U. S. Grant Home Tour

500 Bouthillier St.,Galena IL 61036

24 February, 2021

Description

U. S. Grant Home Tour Across the river from downtown Galena stands the Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site. The home was built in 1860 for the city clerk Alexander Jackson and purchased by 13 Galena businessmen in 1865 as a gift for General Grant. We invite you to take a tour of the first floor of the home. The background of the home and family will be covered first and then you will be allowed to walk through the first floor taking photos. Interpreters will also be on hand to answer questions. Tour times are 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30, on Wednesday through Sunday, and reservations must be made prior to entering the home. If you need assistance making your reservation call us at 815-777-3310. There is no charge for the tour, but donations to support the historic site are appreciated. Please report to the front porch of the home facing Bouthillier Street 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in. ADA accessible entrance is at the rear of the house. Current policies: 1. No more than 8 guests will be permitted per tour. This includes adults, children, and infants. Please be sure to reserve a ticket for all members of your party. 2. All guests will be required to register, either by making an advance reservation or by registering at the door as they arrive. Walk-up guests will only be permitted if capacity has not been reached, and walk-up guests must register before entering the building. 3. All guests will have their body temperature checked with a touchless thermometer before entering the building; guests with a fever will not be permitted to enter. If you are feeling ill or experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, please stay home and reschedule your visit when you are well. 4. A face covering which is worn over your nose and mouth is required for entry to the building, and must be worn at all times while indoors. Guests under the age of 3 are exempt from this requirement. 5. Guests will be required to use hand sanitizer stations provided. Guests will not be permitted to touch any historic furniture, artwork, or other artifacts in the building, regardless of sanitizer use. 6. Guests will be expected to maintain at least a six foot distance from those not in their household.