Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, St Louis, MO

The highlight of the historic site is “White Haven”, home of “Colonel” Frederick Dent.  Grant’s roommate at West Point was one of Dent’s sons.  Following Grant’s graduation from West Point, he was assigned to the 4^th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Jefferson Barracks, south of St Louis.  This large post was integral  to the army’s defense of the western frontier.  Grant was invited by his former roommate to his home where he met Julia, sister of his roommate. Ulysses and Julia married in 1848.  Although they lived in many places, White Haven was always a special place that they returned often.  In addition to the beautiful house (although not very furnished) and grounds, the site also has an interesting and informative museum.

 

 

 

 

Winter Kitchen was in the basement of White Haven

 

Summer Kitchen and Laundry

 

 

Ice House and Chicken Coop

 

 View from back

 

 

Charette

 

Bridles and Saddles