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Ulysses S. Grant Home

500 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036
815 777 3310
Ranked #4 of 20 attractions in Galena
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: This Italianate-style brick house, with original furnishings, looks very much as it did in 1865 when a group of townspeople presented it as a gift to...... more » Owner description: This Italianate-style brick house, with original furnishings, looks very much as it did in 1865 when a group of townspeople presented it as a gift to Ulysses S. Grant on his victorious return from the Civil War. « less
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We loved it! The way it is set up gives you a feel of what everything was like during that time period! Definitely worth seeing! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Authentic historic site with all the original furnishings except for the piano and the kitchen. It provided great insight to the privileged lifestyle of that era. More

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Chicago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A nice 20 minute museum trip - a good way to review some US history. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The historical acurracy is not perfect, but overall they have maintained a high quality review of the time. More

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Alot of times the experience you have depends on the docent and this one was tired or bored or had done this tour for too long. She rattled things off and even when we tried to ask questions or make conversation, she was focused on her agenda. Not as good of an experience as the Washburn tour. More

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Northfield, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Grant was a modest man and you can tell by this home. More

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Davenport, Iowa, United States
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Saw this while in Galena - the tour guide was very informative - loved the home and artifacts. More

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Decatur, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We have been to Galena a number of times and finally decided to visit Grant's home. The house looks good from the outside and we waited on the front porch with a number of other tourists to be escorted through the house. While waiting the person at the door told us a bit about the house, including the fact that... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The building is intact with all the contents present from when the Grant family lived there. The grounds are pretty with a nice view over the river and city. The volunteers were helpful and informative. We enjoyed our stop. More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

If you only tour one house in Galena, this is the one. Original furnishings of the Grant family when they lived in this home in Galena. The Tour Guide was very good. More

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