122nd Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-666-1640
Fax: 212-932-9631
Open All Year
Overview. Ulysses S. Grant, victorious general of the Civil War and 18th president of the United States, is buried with his wife, Julia Dent, in this mausoleum overlooking the Hudson River. A military genius, Grant was never a very good businessman and despite the success of his memoirs, written in an attempt to pay off debts, he died bankrupt in 1885. Over 90,000 people donated in excess of $600,000 dollars to erect this breathtaking monument with its 150-foot-high dome. It took architect John Duncan and hundreds of workers six years to fashion 8,000 tons of granite into Grant's final resting place. What to see and do. The building itself is a stunning sight. Notice the allegorical reliefs recounting Grant's life that are carved into the walls. Bronze busts of Grant's favorite generals stand in the crypt, along with the twin, 8.5-ton sarcophagi of red granite. There are guided tours, historical exhibits and interpretive talks at the site, as well as ongoing civil war programs throughout the year. The memorial is open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day; it is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Each year, on April 27, a wreath is laid at the tomb in honor of Grant's birthday. Contact the memorial for a schedule of other special programs.
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