**ULYSSES S. GRANT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE**

**COMPENDIUM**

Under the provisions of 16 U.S.C., Section 3, and Title 36, Code of
Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, the following compendium is
established for Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (NHS). Unless
otherwise noted, these orders apply in addition to the provisions
contained in Parts 1-7 of Title 36 CFR:

**36 CFR §1.5(a)(1) Closures and Public Use Permits**

**1. Visiting Hours**

Ulysses S. Grant NHS is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a
week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Areas
of the park or the entire park may be closed or restricted due to
inclement weather or hazardous conditions resulting from inclement
weather at the discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

**2. Public Use Limits**

During interpretive tours of the historic main house, no more than a
total of thirty people are allowed on the first floor at any one time.
No visitors are allowed on the second floor.

**3. Park Closed to Specific Activity**

The entirety of Ulysses S. Grant NHS is closed to camping, hunting,
trapping, or fishing.

**4. Areas of Park Closure**

During maintenance procedures at Ulysses S. Grant NHS, any area may be
closed to the public, to ensure safety. These areas will be clearly
marked by construction perimeter fencing, roping, chaining, and/or
taping, and may be secured by hasps and padlocks.

Public access to the main house is limited to scheduled tours as set by
any staff member at the visitor center desk.

In the main house, the basement, second floor, attic, and all associated
staircases are closed to public use, with the exception of the exterior
stair to the winter kitchen.

The ice house is closed to the public.

The brown loop road is closed to bicycle, motorized vehicle, and roller
blade use. Bicycles may be walked by the user through this area. Roller
blades are not allowed in the historic structures or visitor use
facilities. No vehicles are allowed on the brown loop road except
maintenance, EMS, fire, and by special use permit.

Persons wearing shoes containing roller wheels may not utilize the
wheels within any building on the premises.

Food, drinks, and chewing gum are not allowed within any historic
structure except by permit. Food, drinks, and chewing gum are not
allowed in the visitor center first floor except by permit.

**36 CFR §1.6 Permits**

Special Use Permits issued by the Superintendent\'s office are required
for the following uses:

\> Special Events 36 CFR2.50(a)

\> Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, 36
CFR2.51(a)

> parades, and other public expressions.

\> Sale or distribution of printed matter 36 CFR2.52(a)

\> Any exception to Title 36 CFR or the compendium

**36 CFR §1.7 Public Notice**

The public will be notified of 1.5 and 1.6 restrictions/closures/permits
by the:

\> Posting of appropriate signs

\> Availability of appropriate maps in the Visitor Center and
Administration buildings

\> Use of park brochures and handouts as appropriate

**36 CFR §2.1 (c)(1) Preservation of natural, cultural, and
archeological resources.**

The collection of fruits, berries, or nuts (with the exception of black
walnuts) shall be limited to that which a visitor will consume on site.
Black walnuts may be collected and removed for personal use in the
amount equal to one standard brown paper shopping bag, per visitor.
Trees may not be climbed or shaken, nor shall any mechanical means be
used to reach, collect, or knock loose fruits, nuts, or berries.

**36 CFR §2.11 Picnicking**

Picnicking on-site is not encouraged. Visitors may not picnic within the
loop drive surrounding the main house, nor in the vicinity around the
chicken house and ice house.

**36 CFR §2.13 Fires**

Fires, including stoves and lanterns, are not allowed on the grounds or
in any building at Ulysses S. Grant NHS, except during interpretive
demonstrations or by special permit.

**36 CFR §2.15 Pets**

Pets are not allowed inside any historic structure or the visitor center
(guide animals are excepted).

It is prohibited to leave a pet unattended, and/or tied to an object.

Pet handlers must remove and properly dispose of their pet\'s excrement.

All pets within the park must be crated, caged or otherwise physically
confined at all times that they are not restrained by a leash which
shall not exceed six foot in length.

**36 CFR §2.21 Smoking**

Smoking is prohibited within 15 feet of any historic structure.

Smoking is prohibited in Government facilities.

Smoking is prohibited on and inside the loop drive surrounding the main
house.

Additional restrictions may be placed in times of high fire danger.

**36 CFR §2.35 Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances**

Consumption or possession of an open container of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited at Ulysses S. Grant NHS, except by special permit.

**36 CFR §2.51 Public assemblies, meetings (area designation)**

Public assemblies or meetings shall be limited to the flood plain area
between Prairie Spring Creek and the parking lot and at a secondary area
designated at the maintenance building directly across from the drive
apron of the maintenance building. The area shall be marked with tape or
flagging by park personnel. Such activity shall not impede visitor
access, interfere with the visitor experience, nor create a hazardous
condition. (please refer to the attached map for designated areas)

**36 CFR §2.52 Sale or distribution of printed matter (area
designation)**

Sale or distribution of printed matter other than that which is set
forth in the permit to Jefferson National Parks Association, shall be
limited to a 10-foot square area on the flood plain area between Prairie
Spring Creek and the parking lot and at a secondary area designated at
the maintenance building directly across from the drive apron of the
maintenance building. The area shall be marked with tape or flagging by
park personnel. Such activity shall not impede visitor access, interfere
with the visitor experience, nor create a hazardous condition.

(Please refer to the attached map for designated areas)

**36 CFR §4.11 Vehicle load, weight, and size limits**

No recreational vehicle, bus, truck, or other vehicle may idle their
engine, nor run a generator, within the boundaries of Ulysses S. Grant
NHS.

Buses and Recreational Vehicle may park in designated areas only. Busses
should unload passengers at the red ramp in front of the visitor center
and proceed to park in designated spots along the west side of the
parking lot.

**36 CFR §4.21 Speed Limits**

The speed limit within Ulysses S. Grant NHS is 5 miles per hour.

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Prepared by: Pam Sanfilippo, Acting Chief of Interpretation Date

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Approved by: Michael M. Ward, Superintendent Date

Attachment: (1) Designated First Amendment Areas

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