5 things we’re excited about

Friends of Clermont
9 hours ago
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From guided tours to creative classes, we have a lot to look forward to this February!

1

Black History Month guided tour

Saturday, Feb. 21

2 - 3 p.m.

Featured by I LOVE NY as one of 13 Family-Friendly Black History Month Events in New York State, join us for "Those Who Served: The Enslaved and Paid Servants of Clermont."

For nearly a century, the mansion was run by enslaved staff, and by the 1830s, the staff was completely replaced by paid labor. Follow along to learn the real stories of those who served at Clermont and delve into the realities of enslavement, immigration, and employment across three centuries.

Those Who Served: The Enslaved and Paid Servants of Clermont

February 21, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PMMansion

Check out I LOVE NY for more Black History Month events.

2

Crafty Kids: Valentine's Party

Saturday, Feb. 14

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us on Valentine's Day for fun and easy crafts to celebrate those we love. Make a teacup valentine for someone who "sweetens your cup” as Margaret Beekman Livingston did for Robert the Judge, a frilly 19th-century card, or a light-hearted 20th-century postcard inspired by the Ollie Christensen Meyer collection.

Crafty Kids: Valentine's Party!

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February 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVisitor's Center

3

Curatorial Tour

Sunday, Feb. 15

3 - 4 p.m.

Join Clermont’s Museum Assistant Noa for a special curatorial tour of the Mansion; learn about some of the most important pieces in the house, as well as the hidden gems.

This tour begins in our Visitor Center; you must pay for your tour tickets at the ticketing desk. Space is extremely limited, please make reservations in advance.

In the event of severe weather this tour will be postponed until March.

Curatorial Tour of the Mansion

February 15, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 PMMansion

4

Winter Series: Painting Tea Bags with Ruby Silvius

Saturday, Feb. 28

2 - 4 p.m.

Create miniature paintings on empty used tea bags, using watercolor and gouache. Bring your imagination and come impress yourself! All supplies included.

Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to art, which uses everyday materials as her canvas.

Winter Series: Painting on Tea Bags with Ruby Silvious

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February 28, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PMGermantown Library (Maker Space)

Thank you to the Germantown Library for partnering with us on our Winter Series.