This Week: Who Was the Real Julia Grant?

Virtual program on former first lady married to former president Ulysses S. Grant explores her history and includes a virtual tour of the couple’s historic site White Haven in Missouri.

Former First Lady Julia Grant

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education presents an up-close look at former First Lady Julia Grant on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET during a virtual program and video tour presented by Julie Northrip, interpretation, education, and volunteer program manager from the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site and Rob Lippert, interpretive park ranger.

While President Grant is experiencing something of a surge in interest and renewed popularity, very little is mentioned of his devoted wife, Julia Dent Grant. Julia and Ulysses came from different backgrounds, often held differing opinions, yet maintained a close and loving marriage. Who was Julia and how did she meet and eventually marry Grant? What were the early years of their marriage and family life like? Why did they both have strong sentimental attachments to a place near St. Louis called White Haven? Get the answers to these questions and others in this combination video tour and presentation. To …