"History is a kind of introduction to more interesting people than we can possibly meet in our restricted lives; let us not neglect the opportunity."
~Dexter Perkins

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"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
~John W. Gardner

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"Living History...an excellent supplement to the traditional education style of teaching history."
~Unknown


Living History

Listen to Details of Grant's life and how Julia and the children accompanied the General throughout the War.

 

Re-enactments

In 1864 Lt. General U.S. Grant commanded over 500,000 soldiers.  Despite being the General in Chief of the most powerful army in the world, Grant lived a spartan lifestyle while in the field. See a reproduction of his headquarters tent containing personal items he carried with him while in the field.  Jack will be present with full accouterments.


For more information or to schedule a program, contact Scott Whitney, U.S. Grant interpreter at:

14592 Edwardsville Road
Winnebago, Illinois 61088
815-247-8702

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