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Historical Encounters Tours

Take this unique opportunity to experience Mount McGregor as it was in the Victorian Era! Meet characters from the past who will immerse you in their world as they bring to life the history of the mou

When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 until Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Address

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark & State Historic Site, 1000 Mount McGregor Road Wilton, NY 12831

Cost

$25 Per Person

About this event

A Living History Experience with period music, costumes, and cider/donuts.

Back by popular demand (with new historical figures)! Join us for a one-of-a-kind living history tour experience as you encounter multiple individuals from the history of Grant Cottage on your journey. Refreshments at the Visitor Center will await at the tour’s end.

Take this unique opportunity to experience Mount McGregor as it was in the Victorian Era! Meet characters from the past who will immerse you in their world as they bring to life the history of the mountain. Tour includes interaction with multiple historic characters on the historic site grounds, the historic cottage, and the visitor center. (This tour does not cover the same material as the standard guided tours of the cottage, which are available from 10:00AM-1:30PM on 9/26 and 9/27.)

Sat. Sept. 26 & Sun. Sept. 27 ONLY

Limited tickets available, pre-booking is highly recommended.



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