Grant Grant's Tomb

[KianGaf]

Really not much worth going out of your way for. There aren't many buildings from that era still standing. Federal Hall, City Hall and some historic churches.
You might like a trip to Governor's Island. It's a short inexpensive ferry ride to the island. The National Park Service maintains ACW related sites there like Fort Jay and Castle Williams. You'll be right by the Ferry Terminal when you visit the Statue of Liberty. It's located at 10 South Street next to the Staten Island Ferry and Battery Park.
Have a great trip. Take the Staten Island Ferry for the harbor view. It's free so you can't beat the price.

Thanks for the tips

 

[Rebforever]

Not on this trip unfortunately. It's a big apple sightseeing trip and will do the usual (statue of Liberty, Empire State etc) on other days . I'm happy to get to one acw related site. I didn't think there was many others in that part of the us ? Or is there anything else of note in nyc.

Don't forget to visit the old plantations in New York.

 

[KianGaf]

Don't forget to visit the old plantations in New York.

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[archieclement]

Don't forget to visit the old plantations in New York.

Certainly, I enjoyed touring Philipsburg manor. Rather overlooked history.

Philipsburg Manor

Tour Philipsburg Manor, an 18th-century milling and trading complex that was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent.

hudsonvalley.org

 

[KianGaf]

Certainly, I enjoyed touring Philipsburg manor. Rather overlooked history.

Philipsburg Manor

Tour Philipsburg Manor, an 18th-century milling and trading complex that was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent.

hudsonvalley.org

It looks an interesting site. I'd love to tour a house and plantation from the colonial era. Top of my list would be mount vernon. I didn't make it the last time I was in virgina. They is so much to do for lovers of history in that state. It's an absolute treasure trove of historical sites.

 

[archieclement]

It looks an interesting site. I'd love to tour a house and plantation from the colonial era. Top of my list would be mount vernon. I didn't make it the last time I was in virgina. They is so much to do for lovers of history in that state. It's an absolute treasure trove of historical sites.

Yes I love touring antebellum and colonial sites. It does seem quite a few are associated with slavery, I suppose because they being generally more substantial the buildings/homes warranted continued use and preservation.

 

[KianGaf]

Beautiful day in New York City. I got lucky as they park rangers were just about to close for lunch. Thankfully they took pity on me and allowed me a short visit inside.

 

[NedBaldwin]

Finally going make it to see Grants Tomb next week. I was wondering what is the best subway stop for the site as two seem to be nearby would anyone recommend 116th street station or 125th street. I'm traveling with seniors and don't want to march them further than necessary.

I think 116 is better becuase if i remember right there is a little uphill walking from 125 but 116 is on the same level as the tomb

 

[KianGaf]

I think 116 is better becuase if i remember right there is a little uphill walking from 125 but 116 is on the same level as the tomb

I went to 125th and back from 116th beside Columbia. The hill up from 125th was bit tough for my mam but the walk to 116th was pleasant.

 

[NedBaldwin]

I went to 125th and back from 116th beside Columbia. The hill up from 125th was bit tough for my mam but the walk to 116th was pleasant.

Just realized i was too late to give you advice
I lived up there 25years ago.
The area between Columbia and Riverside park is very nice

 

[KianGaf]

Just realized i was too late to give you advice
I lived up there 25years ago.
The area between Columbia and Riverside park is very nice

It's a lovey part of the city. The streets are so clean and the architecture of the
buildings is amazing.

 

[121st PA Vols]

I find it interesting that it is "General Grant National Memorial" instead of "President Grant National Memorial". The contextual reference as "General" (same with Eisenhower, btw) should not be used to describe him in times other than when he was one, while as a memorial, the highest title, "President", should prevail. For example, you just do not see "General Hays" as a description for the 19th President or "General Garfield" for the 20th...

I'm guessing the emotion of the period was that 'General' was the highest honor. Dad saw President Eisenhower at church (Presbyterian) when security was close to nonexistent addressing him as General, tho he was president. I imagine out of respect as a former Army bomber pilot to his 'commander' from the war. I ran up to his limo in front of the church as a little guy to the window saying "Hi" (brilliant!), him giving his toothy smile and no one approaching me from the secret service. Different times.

 

[KianGaf]

I took note of that today. I didn't even mean it but when telling my mam about the site I always referred to him as President Grant not general.