Missouri History Museum Events
We schedule events two months at a time, so you can normally find events here for at least the next two months.
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Nose to Nose, Yet Side by Side: A Personal Look at Two of America's Most Famous Generals
Click to ZoomGrant at White Haven
When Ulysses S. Grant resigned from the army in 1854, he reportedly told friends, “Whoever hears of me in ten years will hear of a well-to-do Missouri farmer.” Instead, by 1864 he was leading the Union armies to victory. Pam Sanfilippo, site coordinator at White Haven, presents this in-depth look at Grant’s life and association with the place he considered home.
Lee’s Arlington
Robert E. Lee had always talked about having a farm of his own. He got his wish upon the death of his father-in-law. Lee would soon find out the difference between the illusion and reality of plantation life, and confront its harshest reality of all — slavery. A representative from Arlington House, Laura Anderson, will discuss Lee’s home in Virginia.
When Ulysses S. Grant resigned from the army in 1854, he reportedly told friends, “Whoever hears of me in ten years will hear of a well-to-do Missouri farmer.” Instead, by 1864 he was leading the Union armies to victory. Pam Sanfilippo, site coordinator at White Haven, presents this in-depth look at Grant’s life and association with the place he considered home.
Lee’s Arlington
Robert E. Lee had always talked about having a farm of his own. He got his wish upon the death of his father-in-law. Lee would soon find out the difference between the illusion and reality of plantation life, and confront its harshest reality of all — slavery. A representative from Arlington House, Laura Anderson, will discuss Lee’s home in Virginia.
| When: |
Sunday, August 31 2008 at 2:00 pm (past) |
| Where: |
Lee Auditorium |
| How Much: | Free |
| Exhibit(s): | | Lee and Grant |
| Brochure: | | nose to nose.pdf |