Grant's Tomb - General Grant National Memorial

Morningside Heights

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This memorial to Ulysses S. Grant, victorious Union commander of the Civil War, includes the tomb of General Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. A grateful nation twice elected Grant to serve as President of the United States, from 1869 to 1877.

Designed by architect John Duncan, the granite and marble structure was completed in 1897 and remains the largest mausoleum in North America.

Sites & Attractions: Historic Parks & Outdoors Sites & Attractions Morningside Heights

events

Jazzmobile Summerfest 61: Winard Harper

July 8

Jazzmobile Summerfest61: Wycliffe Gordon - Grant's Tomb

July 15

Jazzmobile Summerfest61: Nat Adderley, Jr.

July 22

Jazzmobile Summerfest61: Charenee Wade

July 29

Hours

Open year round 9:00am-5:00pm except January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.