The annual Ulysses S. Grant Symposium will be held on November 7 at Kellerman-Lorimer Hall in Cape Girardeau, MO. Guest speakers include Curt Fields, Lyle Randolph, and Louis L. Picone. Speaker bios can be found here.

Symposium Schedule

Thursday, November 6
Reception, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, November 7
9 a.m. - Coffee & Doughnuts
9:30 a.m. - Curt Fields
10:45 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Lyle Randolph
12 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. - Louis L. Picone
2:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

Established in 2014, the U.S. Grant Symposium is an annual event which brings together scholars, historians, authors, and Civil War enthusiasts to explore and discuss the life, career, and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant – with a particular interest in his relationship with Missouri and the greater Midwest.

To help us prepare, we kindly ask that you register to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, or if you would like to be added to our contact list for future updates, please complete the registration form.

More information can be found at U.S. Grant Symposium – November 7, 2025