Grant became obscure because of various others wars and the Civil War was primarily reinterpreted by Southerners of the twentieth century who favored Lee over Grant. Douglas Southall Freeman, followed by C. Van Woodward and Bruce Catton, and now Shelby Foote now give down-grade Grant in the nation's memory. General Grant National Memorial is located near the intersection of Riverside Drive and West 122nd Street. You can reach it by Fifth Avenue bus, IRT subway to 116th or 125th Street and Broadway, or 125th Street cross town bus. Riverside Drive is also accessible from the Henry Hudson Parkway at several points.
Parking is permitted near the memorial.
Visiting hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. A superintendent, whose address is 26 Wall Street, New York, New YORK 10027. Philip E. Schoenberg, PhD, a professional speaker and a licensed New York City tourist guide, is a leading expert on the Big Apple. He has special skill in entertaining and informing people about the Big Apple from its real life stories and folk tales. Dr. Schoenberg received his PhD in history from New York University.