# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 am (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Step back into 1868 during a guided tour of President Ulysses S. Grant's Galena home.About this EventOn August 18, 1865, Galena presented General Ulysses S. Grant with the Italianate style home as a thank you for his service in the American Civil War. It was the family home during Grant’s presidential campaign and his two terms in the White House.We invite you to experience a guided tour of the U.S. Grant Home. The interior of the home is only accessible by a guided tour led by our trained staff; walkthroughs and self-guided tours are not permitted. Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited tour capacity (16 people) and can be made on this page. If you need assistance making your reservation online, please call us at (815) 777-3310 or email granthome@granthome.com. You should receive an email from Eventbrite confirming your reservation. If you don’t see it, check your spam/junk folder.There is no charge for the tour, but donations to support the site are appreciated. Cash or check donations can be made in-person at the time of your tour; card and digital donations can be made on our website at granthome.org.Tours run every 45 minutes, with a closure from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Tour times are 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.On Your ArrivalReport to the front porch of the Grant Home 5-10 minutes before your reserved tour time to check in. You do not need to print your ticket for the tour. If you use the Eventbrite app, you’re welcome to show us your mobile ticket, but it’s not required. We’ll check you in by the name your reservation is under—just give us your name at the door and we’ll take care of the rest.Guests without a reservation may inquire at the porch at tour time about open spots. Any open spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.Tour Policies1. Please be sure to reserve a ticket for all members of your party, including adults and children. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If your party is fewer than 16 people and there are not enough tickets available for your entire party at your desired tour time, please contact the site for assistance.Large groups, such as a school field trip or motor coach, should not use Eventbrite and must contact the site directly to make a reservation.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 the tour is not already at capacity, and walk-up guests must register before entering the house. Any open tour slots filled by walk-ups will be on a first come, first served basis.3. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your tour’s scheduled start time to check-in. Every tour will begin promptly at its scheduled start time. Any late arrivals or no-shows will be liable to lose their tour slots at the discretion of site staff. Such slots may be filled by walk-ups on a first come, first served basis.4. If you are unable to attend your tour, please cancel your reservation through Eventbrite or by contacting the site directly.5. Not all areas of the Grant Home are accessible by wheel chairs, other mobility assist devices, strollers, etc. The Grant Home has stairs and some narrow spaces, and guests should expect to be standing for the duration of the tour. Please keep this in mind when making your reservations and plan accordingly. However, if you or a member of your party have any accessibility needs, please contact the site directly. We will do our best to accommodate!6. Non-flash photography is permitted inside the Grant Home.7. The following is not permitted inside the Grant Home: pets, open food or drinks, chewing gum, smoking or vaping, and concealed carry or weapons of any kind.Service animals are welcome inside the Grant Home. Pets are allowed outside on the site, but must be leashed/in a carrier and attended by a person at all times.ParkingThere are three free parking lots near the Grant Home: one directly across the Grant Home on the other side of Bouthillier St., a second about 350 ft up Bouthillier St., and a third off Route 20 and down the hill from the Grant Home.Additional InformationMore information about the site can be found online at www.granthome.org.For any questions, please contact the site directly by phone at (815) 777-3310 or by email at granthome@granthome.com.Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentgranthome/We look forward to seeing you soon! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/27504d70-b937-11f1-b7ac-09eee28799fe-rimg-w1159-h740-dcd8f8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/guided-tour-of-the-us-grant-home-galena-il/100002002310131504 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, nonprofit, kids - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - Location: 500 Bouthillier St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Galena - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 500 Bouthillier St - **lat**: 42.4112562 - **long**: -90.4243183 - **full address**: 500 Bouthillier St, 500 Bouthillier Street, Galena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/56ddad1d474aca1c39bdfa6214938639ddb984089128cb20f5c3dbcfdb6ed14d-rimg-w1200-h800-dca88868-gmir.jpg?v=1790378224 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) being held? - **A:** Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) takes place on Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 am at 500 Bouthillier St, 500 Bouthillier Street, Galena, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL)? - **A:** Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) is organized by Grant Home. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Guided Tour of the U.S. Grant Home (Galena, IL) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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