Calendar
Date (s) Days(s) Time Event
January 29 Sunday 12-3pm Sledding Party: Supervised sledding (safety sleds only), bonfire, snowman contest, refreshments (free admission, hot chocolate and treats for sale),“no snow” date Feb 19
February 11 Saturday 5:30pm Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Dinner Parties
March 10 Saturday 1 pm Costume Lecture
April 14 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
April 21 Saturday 11 – 4 pm The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase: Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving demonstrations, exhibition sheep and other wool bearing animals, wool artisans and shops, music & food. Rain Date, April 22 ($8 per vehicle event fee, Friends $6)
May 11 Friday 4-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
May 13 Sunday 1 pm Mother’s Day Tea: Enjoy a family-themed tour of Clermont’s gardens and share a beautiful tea with a mother you love ($12 per person, reservation required)
May 19 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
June 15 Friday 4pm-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
June 16 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
June 23 Saturday 11am-1pm Children’s Play Day: Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out their clothes and games. Recommended for children 6- 12. Program is free to all.
July 4 Wednesday 2 – 10 pm An Old-Fashioned Independence Day: 18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display ($10 per car, Friends of Clermont $8)
July 6 Friday 4pm-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
July 21 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
July 21 Saturday 6pm Sunset Concert and Cruisin’ Night: Band TBA, Celebrate the 50th anniversary of theLivingston’s gift of Clermont to the people of New York. Live 60s music, classic cars, and family fun! ($10 per car)
July 21 Saturday 11am-1pm Children’s Play Day: Learn to play croquet on Clermont’s historic croquet courts. Recommended for children 6-12. Program is free to all.
July 27 Friday 4pm-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
Jul 30 – Aug 3 Mon – Fri 9 – 2 pm Junior History Club, Session I ($120 per child, $105 per child for Friends of Clermont members)
August 6 – 10 Mon – Fri 9 – 2 pm Junior History Club, Session II ($120 per child, $105 per child for Friends of Clermont members)
August 10 Friday 4pm-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
August 11 – 12 Sat. – Sun. Livingston Family Reunion
August 18 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
August 25 Saturday 5-7:30 PM The annualFriends of Clermont fundraising gala.
September 7 Friday 4pm-7:30 Farm, Food, and Music Festival: Country Farmers Market at Clermont State Historic Site. Locally farmed products & crafts, dinner fare, & local music. Free admission.
September 15 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
September 15 – 16 Sat & Sun. 9-4 pm Croquet Tournament: Entry fee TBA
October 13 Saturday 9 am Guided Bird Walk ($3 per person)
October 19, 20, 26, 27 Fri & Sat 6 – 9 pm Legends by Candlelight Spook Tours: Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds; ghosts and spooks of the museum’s history. Tours at 6:00 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00pm ($10 per adult, $5 per child, all Friends of Clermont$5, reservations required)
December 1 & 2 Sat & Sun 10 am -12 am A Child’s Christmas: Drop in for stories read under the Christmas tree and treats for children ages 3-10 ($4 per person)
December 8 Sat. 5-7 pm Friends of Clermont Holiday Party: Free for members; guests $10
December 15 Sat. 11 – 4 pm Christmas at Clermont Open House: A great day for families. Free admission
December 16 Sun. 3 – 6 pm Candlelight Tours of Clermont: Tableaux Vivant of Christmas traditions through the ages, glittering decorations, and wassail and traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen ($8 person; children under 12 free)
