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. (more…)