One of the most popular tourist destinations in Northwestern Illinois is the home of Ulysses S. Grant. The future president was a military leader during the Civil War and the reason the Union won. Elected in 1868, Grant was the 18^th president of the United States.Located in Galena, visitors can tour White Haven between 9:30am to 4:00pm; the tours usually last thirty minutes. Admission is free, but you have to obtain a ticket before touring the home. Tickets, as well as the showing of A Place Called White Haven, are found at the Visitor Center.Alongside the tours, the home offers monthly events as well as a Ulysses and Julia Grant museum. Monthly events have ranged from a free teacher workshop to a “John Y. Simon Day and Ulysses S. Grant Lecture.” The museum (found at the historic stable), allows you to explore the history of Grant, ranging from his life’s work and his marriage to Julia Dent.If you’re staying near Galena, be sure to view the home of a man who dramatically shaped American history.