2010 Season

Special Events at Clermont State Historic Site


All special events and educational programs at Clermont are co-sponsored by the Friends of Clermont and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Taconic Region. For more information please contact us at (518) 537 - 4240.

 

Date                 

Day(s)

Time

Event

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)

February 7

Sunday

12-3 p.m.

Sledding Party: Supervised sledding (safety sleds only), bonfire, snowman contest, refreshments ($2 per person fee)

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!

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)

March 6

Saturday

2 p.m.

Peter Rose lecture --  Dutch Influence on the American Kitchen and Life" --- Free and open to the public

March 20

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

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)

April 17

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

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

May 8

Saturday

2 p.m.

Giles Wayland-Smith’s lecture "The Face of Social Transformation: 1848 in Upstate New York,"

May 9

Sunday

1 p.m.

Garden Tour: Spring Planting and Mother's Day Tea ($12 per person, reservations required)

May 15

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

June 5

Saturday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hudson Bush Plant Sale & Exchange: More than 30 vendors of heritage and heirloom plants ($5 per vehicle event free; Call for tickets to Early Buyers’ Breakfast at 9 am)

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.

June 19

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

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). 

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. 

July 4

Sunday

2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Independence Day Celebration:  18th century music, entertainment and food ($8 per vehicle)

July 5 Monday 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saugerties Fireworks Display: Fireworks and classic rock on the Clermont grounds ($10 per vehicle)

July 17

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

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.

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. 

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 Friends of Clermont members) ages 7 to 11

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.

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)

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 Friends of Clermont members) ages 10 to 14

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.

September 11

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

September 18 and 19

Saturday and Sunday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Croquet Tournament: Entry fee $20 per person, includes lunch

October 9

Saturday

9 a.m.

Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)

October 22, 23, 29, and 30

Fridays and Saturdays

6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Legends by Candlelight Spook Tours: candlelight tours of the museum and grounds; ghosts and spooks of the museum's history.  Tours every half hour, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Reservations are encouraged.  $10 per adult, $5 per child, and $5 for Friends of Clermont members. 

November 6

Saturday

2 p.m.

Kitchen Conversations Lecture - TBA ($7 per person, $5 for Friends members). 

November 20

Saturday

4 p.m.

Friends of Clermont Annual Meeting

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)

December 11

Saturday

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friends of Clermont Holiday Reception.  Free to members, $10 for guests - the event will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 12 from noon to 2 p.m., if there is inclement weather on December 11

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)

December 18

Saturday

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Christmas at Clermont Open House.  Free