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Join us for a Revolutionary Garden Party
Saturday, August 22 🦋 4 – 6 p.m.
Friends of Clermont
Jun 10
The Chancellor’s War
He started early and continued throughout
Geoff Benton
Jun 9
The Career of Henry Brockholst Livingston
He meant to continue his studies; the Revolutionary War got in the way.
Geoff Benton
May 29
Coffee and consumption in the Colonies
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
Geoff Benton
May 26
The Hessian Patriot
Why would a Hessian think he deserved an American pension?
Geoff Benton
Mar 30
Margaret Beekman Livingston
Lobbied Governor Clinton for resources to rebuild Clermont
Geoff Benton
Mar 1
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