Area citizens are cordially invited to meet former President Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Dent Grant on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at a Potluck Dinner and reception. The event will be hosted by Morrison Historical Society and held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
- Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
- The Potluck Dinner begins at 1:00 followed by a brief Annual Meeting.
- The Grants’ program is at 2:15. There is no charge to attend.
Please bring a dish to pass and your table service; beverages will be provided. If you cannot attend the dinner, kindly join us for this very special program at 2:15 in the Heritage Hall.
Ulysses S. and Julia Dent Grant, historical Interpreters will present their program, “From Handscrabble to the White House.” It focuses on the Grants’ entire life together, with stories that illustrate the various stages in their lives. The Whitneys are active in the Seward Historical Society and are members of the U. S. Grant Association, a group of Grant scholars and aficionados.
Scott Whitney, a retired math and science teacher, portrays General Ulysses S. Grant, Commander of the Union armies beginning in 1864, and the 18th–and youngest at the time–President of the United States, beginning in 1869. Peggy Whitney, a retired elementary teacher, portrays Julia Dent Grant. The couple have made hundreds of appearances in the last 12 years in Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, Galena, and Springfield, IL; St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; Gettysburg, PA; many other venues.
Bringing history to life is their passion. Come hear for yourself and bring a guest.