Go Inside Grant’s Tomb in NYC’s Riverside Park
Join Untapped Cities on a ranger led tour inside the historic tomb of former president Ulysses S. Grant at the General Grant National Memorial in Riverside Park.
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10 Alternative Activities to Celebrate Presidents’ Day in NYC
In honor of Presidents’ Day, plenty of events are taking place where you can learn about the history of the U.S. and hear stories about its intrepid leaders.
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General Grant National Memorial-A Historic, Often Neglected Gem of NYC
While most memorials for Americas heroes are in Washington D.C, the monument and tomb of General Grant is here in New York City’s River Side Park.
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10 Famous Persons Buried in and Around NYC from Alexander Hamilton to Babe Ruth
Many famous individuals have lived in NYC, and many have also been buried here. Here are some of the most famous individuals buried in and near the city.
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This Week in NYC History: President Ulysses S. Grant’s Is Laid to Rest in Riverside Park
In 1885, a quarter of million people lined the streets of NYC to bid farewell to President Ulysses S. Grant. He was laid to rest in Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park
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St. Louis, Missouri: Capital of the United States?
As the US expanded west, some of its citizens called for removal of the capital out of Washington DC. The most popular city to host the capital? St. Louis, MO.
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