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General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial · NY
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.
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Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Access to the lower crypt area of the Mausoleum is subject to closure during wet and or low light conditions in the late afternoon. The main floor and the two reliquary rooms remain open during these conditions.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
General Grant National Memorial Junior Ranger Program
Participate in the Junior Ranger program at General Grant National Memorial, and learn about General Grant, his final resting place, and the National Park Service.
General Grant National Memorial Park Film
Watch the 22-minute park film that highlights Grant's life and accomplishments.
Interpretive Exhibits
Contains a permanent exhibit gallery addressing some of the major events in Ulysses S. Grant's life, and this history of the mausoleum.
Visitor Centers
- General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion
Source: National Park Service.