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Animated in the hour of danger

George Croghan in the War of 1812

When the Marquis de Lafayette launched his farewell tour in 1824, one of the stops on his 6,000 mile journey was Clermont. We are delighted to share that we have a new Lafayette Trail sign commemorating the Marquis de Lafayette’s September 1824 visit. A dedication ceremony for this new marker took place in June as part of a Lafayette250 function, honoring Lafayette's contributions to American freedom as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Indep

“My grandfather alone foretold of war with England ...”

Site Manager Geoff Benton shares about Robert R. Livingston on Ben Franklin's World podcast

He meant to continue his studies; the Revolutionary War got in the way.

The Chancellor’s coffee urn Coffee urn, c. 1780. Silver, copper, and ivory. “When I first came to this House it was late in the Afternoon, and I had ridden 35 miles at east. “Madam” I said to Mrs. Huston, “is it lawfull for a weary Traveller to refresh himself with a Dish of Tea provided it has been honestly smuggled or paid no Duties?” / “No sir, said she, we have renounced all Tea in this Place. I cant make Tea, but He make you Coffee.” Accordingly I have drank Coffee ever

George and Martha Washington visit Clermont

Why would a Hessian think he deserved an American pension?

Rebuilding Clermont in the Revolutionary War

Lobbied Governor Clinton for resources to rebuild Clermont

Personal quarrels aired publicly

All her boyfriends are dead

A fascinating Livingston spouse

John Lawrence Livingston and Saratoga

Thrown into the middle of a war zone

Exploring New York’s Revolutionary War Flags