WILTON — The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark is the final home of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War Commanding General of the U.S. Army, 18th U.S. President and beloved American public figure.
The Grant Cottage is a hidden treasure in the foothills of the Adirondacks. It sits atop of Mt. McGregor and overlooks the Adirondack Mountains to the north, the Green Mountains to the east, and the Catskills to the south. The view is expansive, and it was the last view of our area that General Ulysses S. Grant saw before his death in this historic cottage. The cottage has remained virtually unchanged since 1885 and still houses the bed on which he died, and the funeral arrangements are still intact.
On Saturday, August 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Dr. Chris Mackowski, Professor and Assistant Dean at St. Bonaventure University will be hosting a tour of the Grant Cottage, as he explores the real story behind the all-to-often misunderstood Grant. Dr. Mackowski is the Managing Editor of the Emerging Civil War book series and blog and has been featured on several television programs. His books have been widely published, and he is the author of nine books, including Grant’s Last Battle. Dr. Mackowski’s program will be the first in the annual Grant Cottage Literary Landmark Authors series. A book signing will follow the discussion by Mackowski. The event is free to the public, with a suggested donation. The cottage is located at 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton.
