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General Grant's Home, Galena, IL

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General Grant's Home

Galena house linked to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. president, run as a state historic site.

Galena, IL

About General Grant's Home

Part of the U.S. Grant State Historic Sites network, this Galena home is tied to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president. Visitors join guided tours that begin on the front porch. The site also includes the nearby Elihu B. Washburne House, which has its own seasonal schedule, and the Old Market House, which was closed for staffing reasons when the pages were captured. Tour groups are capped at 16 people, and a short outdoor wait between tours is normal.

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