About this Event
U S Grant's great grandfather John Simpson was born in a farmhouse outside Ballygawley. The original homestead has been preserved and is open to visitors all year round.
In 1760 John Simpson left Northern Ireland, emigrating to Ohio in the United States. His great grandson Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in 1822 the eldest of 6 children. When Hiram was registering for West Point Military Academy as a recruit he was mistakenly called Ulysses Simpson Grant and this became his adopted name. Grant went on to become a leading General in the American Civil war, accepting the surrender from Confederate General Lee in 1865. After the Civil War President Andrew Johnson named Ulysses Grant Secretary of War over the newly reunited nation. In 1868, running against Johnson, Ulysses S Grant was elected 18th President of the United States. Serving two terms in office U S Grant embarked on a world tour. During his two-year tour he was the first President of the United States to visit Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Join us on Saturday 13th September for self guided tours of US Grants Homestead from 9am to 5pm and book in for Living History tours on Sunday 14th September.
Bookings can also be made via The Bridewell. Please telephone 028 7963 1510 or email [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
45 Dergenagh Rd, 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, United Kingdom
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