A Night Celebrating General Ulysses S. Grant: Gala Bi-Centennial Birthday Celebration


Item Number: 278

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $2,000

Online Close: May 19, 2022 10:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 0 bids

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GENEROUSLY DONATED BY: The Friends of Grant Cottage (www.GrantCottage.org) in conjunction with our friends at History Salvaged.com


The winning bidder and guest will attend the General Ulysses S. Grant Bi-Centennial Birthday Celebration, an evening at the Gideon Putnam Resort, hosted by General and Julia Grant’s great great grandson - Dietz Grant.


The program includes dinner, and Zoom presentations by Ron Chernow and General David Petraeus and a live presentation by Hollywood and Broadway actor Treat Williams, who produced his own one man show on Ulysses S. Grant.


 


THE AUCTION PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:


o   Entry and Dinner at the Gala for 2 people to be seated at the History Salvaged VIP table.


o   Hotel/Bed and Breakfast accommodations for 1 night (October 16, 2022 - the night of the Gala) at the Saratoga Arms. The Saratoga Arms is the premier Bread and Breakfast and 4-Star hotel in Saratoga. Owned by Grant's 4th generation relatives, the Dining Room and public spaces feature period furnishings and is appointed with Grant Family memorabilia. (http://SaratogaArms.com)


o   A private tour of Grant Cottage with Ben Kemp (appeared as expert commentator in History Channel/Chernow’s Grant mini series) Grant Cottage historian.


o   History Salvaged will create a special pen out of Witness Wood® from Grant Cottage to be presented to the winner.


o   Winner will have a meet and greet with presenter, actor Treat Williams.