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2010 Season Special Events at
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Date |
Day(s) |
Time |
Event |
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January 31 |
Sunday |
2 p.m. |
UnderWhere? in
1770: A Lecture
and Demonstration of Revolutionary-era Clothing and Underwear. ($5 per adult,
children 12 and under free, reservations encouraged) |
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February 7 |
Sunday |
12-3 p.m. |
Sledding
Party: Supervised
sledding (safety sleds only), bonfire, snowman contest, refreshments ($2 per
person fee) |
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February 13 |
Saturday |
6:30 p.m. |
Valentine
Dinner Parties - cocktail
reception prior to dinner parties at Clermont State Historic Site (call
518-537-6622 for more information) Tickets
limited! |
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February 28 |
Sunday |
2 p.m. |
UnderWhere? in
1800: A Lecture
and Demonstration of Empire-era Clothing and Underwear. ($5 per adult,
children 12 and under free, reservations encouraged) |
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March 6 |
Saturday |
2 p.m. |
Peter Rose
lecture -- “Dutch Influence on the American Kitchen and Life" --- Free and open to the public |
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March 20 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
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March 28 |
Sunday |
2 p.m. |
UnderWhere? in
1880: A Lecture
and Demonstration of Late Victorian-era Clothing and Underwear. ($5 per
adult, children 12 and under free, reservations encouraged) |
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April 17 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person) |
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April 24 |
Saturday |
11 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. |
The Chancellor’s
Sheep & Wool Showcase: Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving
demonstrations, exhibition of various breeds of sheep and other wool bearing
animals, wool emporium, music & food ($8 per vehicle event fee); Raindate April 25 |
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May 8 |
Saturday |
2 p.m. |
Giles Wayland-Smith’s lecture "The Face of
Social Transformation: 1848 in Upstate New York," |
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May 9 |
Sunday |
1 p.m. |
Garden Tour: Spring Planting and Mother's
Day Tea ($12 per
person, reservations required) |
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May 15 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
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June 5 |
Saturday |
10 a.m. to 2
p.m. |
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June 13 |
Sunday |
Noon to 4p.m. |
Friends of
the Red Hook Library celebrate The
Great Gatsby 1920
Family Day at Clermont: Music, games, entertainment, food and fun. |
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June 19 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided Bird
Walk ($3 per person) |
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June 20 |
Sunday |
1 p.m. |
Garden
Tour: Father’s Day Garden Tour: Celebrate
Father’s Day with a light hike around Clermont’s grounds
($3 per person, aprox. 1 hour). |
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June 26 |
Saturday |
11 a.m. |
Children's
Life and Games in the 18th Century: Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out
their chores, clothes, and games. Recommended for children 7-12.
Program is free to all. |
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July 4 |
Sunday |
2 p.m. to 7
p.m. |
Independence Day Celebration: 18th century music, entertainment and food ($8 per vehicle) |
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Monday | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saugerties Fireworks Display: Fireworks and classic rock on the Clermont grounds ($10 per vehicle) |
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July 17 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
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July 17 |
Saturday |
6 p.m. to 9
p.m. |
Sunset
Concert: Cruisin' Night and Sock
Hop: Featuring The Greyhounds on the lawn at Clermont. $10 per vehicle, but classic hot rods get in free. Dancing, food, games and classic cars. 6pm until 9pm. |
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July 24 |
Saturday |
11 a.m. |
Children's
Life and Games in the 18th Century: Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try
out their chores, clothes, and games. Recommended for children
7-12. Program is free to all. |
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August 2 to 6 |
Monday - Friday |
9 a.m. to 2
p.m. |
Junior
History Club Session I
($120 per child, $105 per child for |
| August 5 | Thursday | 11 a.m. | Story Time: Kids ages 4-7 should bring their favorite grown-up for story hour at Clermont's Visitor Center. Children will hear a historic-related story book read aloud and complete a fun related craft or game. Free. |
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August 7 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
| August 7 | Saturday | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Gardener's Cottage Restoration Fundraiser: Cocktails at the home of Hermes Mallea and Carey Maloney ($75 for Friends, $125 for Patron Ticket) |
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August 9 to
13 |
Monday -
Friday |
9 a.m. to 2
p.m. |
Junior
History Club Session II
($120 per child, $105 per child for |
| August 12 | Thursday | 11 a.m. | Story Time: Kids ages 4-7 should bring their favorite grown-up for story hour at Clermont's Visitor Center. Children will hear a historic-related story book read aloud and complete a fun related craft or game. Free. |
| August 19 | Thursday | 11 a.m. | Story Time: Kids ages 4-7 should bring their favorite grown-up for story hour at Clermont's Visitor Center. Children will hear a historic-related story book read aloud and complete a fun related craft or game. Free. |
| August 26 | Thursday | 11 a.m. | Story Time: Kids ages 4-7 should bring their favorite grown-up for story hour at Clermont's Visitor Center. Children will hear a historic-related story book read aloud and complete a fun related craft or game. Free. |
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September 11 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
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September 18
and 19 |
Saturday and
Sunday |
9 a.m. to 4
p.m. |
Croquet
Tournament: Entry fee
$20 per person, includes lunch |
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October 9 |
Saturday |
9 a.m. |
Guided
Bird Walk ($3 per
person) |
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October 22,
23, 29, and 30 |
Fridays and
Saturdays |
6:30 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. |
Legends by
Candlelight Spook |
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November 6 |
Saturday |
2 p.m. |
Kitchen
Conversations Lecture - TBA ($7 per person, $5 for Friends members). |
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November 20 |
Saturday |
4 p.m. |
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December 3 and
4 |
Saturday and
Sunday |
10 a.m. to 12
a.m. |
A Child’s Christmas: Drop in for Christmas stories and treats for children age 3-10 ($3 per child) |
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December 11 |
Saturday |
5 p.m. to 7
p.m. |
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December 12 |
Sunday |
3 p.m. to 6
p.m. |
Candlelight
Tours of Clermont:
Crackling fire lit at 3 pm ($6 adults/$5 seniors; children under 12 free) |
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December 18 |
Saturday |
11 a.m. to 4
p.m. |
Christmas at Clermont Open House. Free |