Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
Historic House · Wilton, New York
The small wooden cottage on MOUNT McGREGOR where ULYSSES S. GRANT died of throat cancer on 23 July 1885, six weeks after finishing his memoirs — ⚠ WHICH HE WROTE AGAINST THE CLOCK, IN PAIN AND UNABLE TO SPEAK, TO SAVE HIS FAMILY FROM DESTITUTION AFTER A FRAUD WIPED OUT HIS SAVINGS. ⚠ THE ROOM IS EXACTLY AS IT WAS THAT DAY, including the floral arrangements, dried and still in place.
1000 Mt McGregor Road, Wilton, New York, 12831, United States
⚠⚠ SEASONAL AND OPEN ON LIMITED DAYS — historically roughly MEMORIAL DAY TO COLUMBUS DAY, and not every day within it. ⚠ CHECK grantcottage.org BEFORE TRAVELLING; it is a long drive up a narrow mountain road and the wasted journey is entirely avoidable. Admission is modest and guided interpretation is generally included. ⚠ THE EASTERN OVERLOOK is free. ⚠ THE DEATH ROOM IS EXACTLY AS IT WAS ON 23 JULY 1885, including the original dried floral arrangements — photography inside is restricted. ⚠ The 23 July anniversary is marked and is the fullest day of the year. ⚠ SEASON AND PRICES NOT VERIFIED FOR THIS FILE.
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