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Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
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13 people are interested
The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage in Wilton,NY is seeking volunteers at this unique historic treasure just north of Saratoga Springs.
The cottage on picturesque Mount McGregor in the Adirondack foothills is where General and former President Ulysses S. Grant spent his final days in 1885, writing his memoirs while struggling with throat cancer. It is a lesser-known but compelling tale of family devotion. The structure, furniture, decor, etc. are all remarkably authentic. Volunteers are the core of the visitor experience at Grant Cottage; parking, greeting and leading tours for visitors among other duties. Training materials are provided to all volunteers.
The Cottage is open Wednesday to Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day (plus Tuesdays during horse racing season). And open weekends from Labor Day through Columbus Day.
If interested, please email ben@grantcottage.org.
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About Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
Location:
P.O. Box 2294, Wilton, NY 12831, US
Mission Statement
To preserve and share the history of the last days of American's great hero, Ulysses S. Grant.
Description
In this Adirondack Cottage Gen. Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer on July 23, 1885. He had arrived at the cottage from New York City on June 16, 1885, with his family, servants, and doctors; he was able to complete his memoirs in the short time he had left.
Today, the cottage remains essentially the same as during the Grant family's stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing the original furnishings and decorations, personal items belonging to Grant, the bed where he died, and floral arrangements that remain from Grant's August 4th funeral. There is also a short path to the Eastern Outlook, which commands a spectacular view of the Hudson Valley, from the Adirondacks in the north, the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east, and the Catskills to the south.
Grant Cottage is owned by the State of New York and opened to the public by The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mount McGregorWilton, NY 12831
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
- Research
- History
- Event Management
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Schedule based on volunteer availability.