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Ulysses's Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant's World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire

Literary Landmark Author Series Join author and presidential historian Louis Picone as he shares the underappreciated legacy of Ulysses S. Grant's world tour. The subject of his new book, Ulysses's O

When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Address

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

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Literary Landmark Author Series

Join author and presidential historian Louis Picone as he shares the underappreciated legacy of Ulysses S. Grant’s world tour. The subject of his new book, Ulysses’s Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant’s World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire, follows the extensive travels of Grant, his wife, and sons over nearly three years of globetrotting. He will share the significant impact of the tour on international relations, as well as the personal journey of the Grant family. A book signing to follow the presentation featuring Picone’s new title as well as his other titles, Grant’s Tomb and The President is Dead!

 

Ulysses’s Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant’s World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire

Louis Picone unearths Ulysses S. Grant’s forgotten world tour, a journey that shaped America’s rise as a global power. Drawing on Grant’s personal papers, letters, diaries, and period newspapers, this meticulously researched narrative weaves adventure and diplomacy into a vibrant portrait of the Gilded Age. With sweeping prose, Ulysses’s Odyssey captivates history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike, offering fresh insights into Grant’s legacy and the dawn of the American empire. Essential reading, this grand tale restores a pivotal chapter to its rightful place in history.

ALL GRANT COTTAGE PROGRAMS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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