8 things we’re excited about
- Friends of Clermont
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Celebrate the holidays at Clermont!
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Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 2
Join the millions of people around the world and donate to your favorite nonprofit organizations. As you give thanks this Giving Tuesday, we hope you'll remember the Friends of Clermont with a gift of your support.
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Holiday Candlelight Evening
Saturday, December 6
5 - 7 p.m.
We are thrilled to welcome members to a Holiday Candlelight Evening.
See the mansion beautifully decorated for the holidays and experience the rare opportunity to explore the mansion by candlelight. Enjoy live music by the Musicians of Ma'alwyck. Light refreshments will be served
This event is for members only.
3
Festive Folklore Finders
Saturday, December 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Clermont was once home to people from all over the world. From as far away as Japan and as close by as Germantown, the people of Clermont brought their cultural traditions with them, creating a melting pot of wintertime folklore. As the solstice grows closer, creatures like Sinterklaas, the Lutins, and Krampus roam the storied halls of Clermont.
Can you find them all?
This event is for children only.
4
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 20
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season at Clermont! Explore the mansion at your own pace. Take in the rooms, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and listen to live traditional music performed by Tamarack.
Our knowledgeable guides will be dressed in period costume. Enjoy warm cider in the Visitor Center while you view our special exhibits “Spero Meliora: Life in The Land of Livingston” and “A Connection of This Kind, The Romantic Friendship of Robert R. Livingston and John Jay.”
5
New arrival in our online gift shop
Inspired by our Holiday Candlelight Evening fundraiser, this candle captures the essence of the holiday season at Clermont.
The indulgent scent of blue spruce transports you to the teal and wood-paneled walls of Clermont’s parlor, adorned with a brilliant Christmas tree.
Not sure what to gift that special someone? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for unique gift ideas!
6
Membership Drive
Memberships ensure that Clermont remains a place of learning, beauty, and inspiration for generations to come. Help us reach our goal of welcoming 10 new members by year’s end.
Already a member? Share your love of Clermont by giving the gift of membership this holiday season.
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Holiday Food Drive
Saturday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 31
Through the end of December, we are hosting a food drive to support the Germantown Food Pantry and the communities it serves.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the designated collection bin at the Visitor Center at 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown during normal business hours.
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Annual Appeal
As another remarkable year comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary community that has embraced and supported the mission of the Friends of Clermont. Each member, donor, volunteer, grantor, and partner contributes to preserving and celebrating the history, beauty, and enduring legacy of Clermont State Historic Site.
Please consider making a tax-deductible year-end gift. Your generosity has a tangible effect at Clermont, from restoring and preserving historic features to funding educational and cultural experiences for our community. Every gift makes a difference.
