Farewell General Grant

On March 1, 1885, America and the world learned that internationally renowned Civil War General and former President, Ulysses S. Grant, was dying of throat cancer. Grant had been financially ruined in the 19th Century?s most famous Ponzi scheme in May 1884. A concerned and sympathetic public watched his race with death to complete his memoirs. If completed, they would provide a stable income for his suddenly impoverished family. In the setting of Grant Cottage in 1907, the drama, tragedy and eventual triumph of 1884 to 1885 come to life through a collection of Grant stories and letters told and read by Martha Kelsey Clarke, Grant Cottage caretaker (portrayed by Melissa Trombley-Prosch). Martha?s grand-niece, Christine Curtiss (portrayed by Trinity McCabe) and brother, (Joseph) Samuel Kelsey (portrayed by Jonathan Duda), will also participate in the program. Cookies, baked using vintage recipes, and lemonade will be served after the program. Presented by Melissa Trombley-Prosch.