Interactive Programs

A Visit from General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant

Enjoy a visit from one of the premier couples of the 19th Century. Presented in first person, the audience follows the life of the Grant’s from the prairie to the End of the Civil War. Hear stories of their courtship, marriage, and interaction with many of the historical people of their time.

Mrs. Grant Presents Women’s Fashions of the 1860’s

Discover the fashions of the 1860’s, the era of the hoop skirt. Mrs. Grant brings accurate reproductions of 1860’s garments to demonstrate what was worn during that period. In fact, participation is one of the most popular aspects of her program as members of the audience sample wearing the period clothing. Hoop skirts, corsets, bonnets, and much, much more.

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