Ulysses S. Grant and the Farm at White Haven

Ulysses S. Grant and the Farm at White Haven. . , Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, is just a short distance off to your left. Grant first met his wife Julia Dent here at "White Haven" in 1843. They married in 1848, raised a family, and farmed this land from 1854-59. They later purchased the property and planned to retire here following Grant's Presidency., Please visit the site to learn more about the fascinating story of Ulysses and Julia Grant., In 1903, the August A. Busch family acquired much of the original White Haven property as a private estate. In 1954, the grounds were opened to the public as "Grant's Farm," an exotic wildlife park and home to the famous Clydesdales stabled behind you., You will see Grant's cabin from the farm during your tour. The map depicts the extent of the property. Thank you for visiting!, [Captions:] , Ulysses S. Grant was a devoted family man and a loving husband, as well as a complex visionary leader., The White Haven farm produced a variety of grains, vegetables, and fruits, and Grand later bred horses here., In 1856 Grant completed work on this home for his family. Julia was not fond of "Hardscrabble," and in 1857 they returned to the comforts of White Haven.