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?

My head is spinning

Rebuilding Clermont in the Revolutionary War

Rare excerpts from the last lady at Clermont

Lobbied Governor Clinton for resources to rebuild Clermont

Personal quarrels aired publicly

Rex McVitty shares his thoughts; July 7, 1964

All her boyfriends are dead

A fascinating Livingston spouse

An enslaved man who set himself free

John Lawrence Livingston and Saratoga

“It was the most rich and ample feast ever prepared on board any steamboat.”

Making the Worst Situation Worse

Thrown into the middle of a war zone

Exploring New York’s Revolutionary War Flags