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ABOUT USGA

Annual Meetings

Connecting scholars, historians, descendants, and enthusiasts through shared exploration of the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant.

ABOUT THE MEETINGS

Bringing Grant Scholarship Together

The Ulysses S. Grant Association hosts annual meetings at locations connected to Grant’s life and legacy. These gatherings provide members and attendees with opportunities to engage in meaningful historical discussion, educational programming, and scholarly exchange.

The meetings continue the Association’s mission of preserving Grant’s legacy while fostering collaboration between historians, educators, researchers, descendants, and supporters from across the country.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Weekend of Scholarship, History
& Connection

Annual meetings may include:

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Engraving of a speaker addressing an annual meeting

Keynote presentations from historians and scholars

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Historical map of Virginia

Guided tours of historic sites and institutions

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Old handwritten letter discussing an Annual Meeting

Educational discussions and research presentations

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Sepia-toned collage of ten oval portraits and one group photo

Opportunities to connect with Grant descendants and enthusiasts

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Old record book with fanned pages

Public history programming and preservation discussions

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Historical annual meeting in a grand hall lined with portraits

Networking with fellow members and supporters

Each gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore the people, places, and history connected to Ulysses S. Grant.

Annual Meetings

The Ulysses S. Grant Association’s Annual Meeting, held each spring, acknowledges the contributions of our members and fosters a community of interest in Grant’s life and times. The Association has met in a variety of cities and studied and toured to gain greater insight into important aspects of the life of Ulysses S. Grant.

UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETINGS

Past Meetings

May 1-4, 2025

2025

Annual Meeting

Jackson, MS

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May 2-5, 2024

2024

Annual Meeting

Louis, MO

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April 28-30, 2023

2023

Annual Meeting

Washington, DC

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NA

2022

Annual Meeting

Starkville, MS

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May 1 ,2021

2021

Annual Meeting

virtual meeting

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NA

2020

Annual Meeting

(Canceled due to COVID-19)

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April 24-27, 2019

2019

Annual Meeting

West Point, NY

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May 6-8, 2018

2018

Annual Meeting

Starkville, MS

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April 28-30, 2017

2017

Annual Meeting

Washington, DC

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May 6-8, 2016

2016

Annual Meeting

Richmond, VA

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May 15-17, 2015

2015

Annual Meeting

Chattanooga, TN

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May 2-4, 2014

2014

Annual Meeting

Louis, MO

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May 3-5, 2013

2013

Annual Meeting

Georgetown, OH

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May 18-20, 2012

2012

Annual Meeting

Starkville, MS

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May 6-8, 2011

2011

Annual Meeting

Galena, IL

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May 2-4, 2010

2010

Annual Meeting

Starkville, MS

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May 3-9, 2009

2009

Annual Meeting

Starkville, MS

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U.S. Grant's letter to Julia Dent, March 17, 1888

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