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A Spirited Holiday Past
December 5, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Join Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for A Spirited Holiday Past! President Grant's home, White Haven will be decorated for the holiday season. Tour the home and create a holiday craft with your family. Guitarist Pattrick Rafferty will perform 19th century holiday tunes in the parlor and Suzanne Corbett will provide 19th century baking demonstrations in the historic stone kitchen. You can sample Grant's gingerbread and roll out gingerbread cookies. All activities are free and no reservations are required. Ulysses S. Grant NHS is one of sixteen area historic sites participating in the annual Historic Saint Louis Holiday Program.
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