This blog chronicles my canoeing adventure. I am canoeing from western Pennsylvania all the way to New Orleans down the great rivers of America. As part of this journey, I am partnering with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help raise funds for Parkinson's Disease research.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ulysses S. Grants birthplace
Interesting facts. Ulysses S. Grants birthplace, a one room house, was cut up and shipped all across the country for viewing. He was so popular 1.5 million people went to his funeral in NYC.