Our top 5 picks for July
- Friends of Clermont
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
A month of music, history, and family fun!
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Independence Day at Clermont
Saturday, July 4
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spend the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the home of one of its drafters!
See reenactors portray the daily life of colonists through live demonstrations. Take a tour of the historic mansion. Protect the Declaration of Independence from the Red Coats with a spy code. Make a historic craft or try out a colonial game.
Enjoy live traditional music, listen to early American stories and speeches, learn local history and geology, and more!
$15 per vehicle. Cash only.
The event ends at 5 p.m. The park closes at sunset.
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Yoga at Clermont
Sunday, July 19
10 - 11 a.m.
Join instructor Jai Sugrim for a morning of relaxing yoga at Clermont! Yoga helps to promote a healthy lifestyle, improves cognitive function, and gives you peace of mind. Whether you are a beginner or a yoga aficionado, we invite you to join us for our summer wellness series.
For your comfort, participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, as classes are held outdoors and mats will not be provided. We also recommend bringing water or a sports drink to stay hydrated during class.
This program is free, but registration is required. In the event of severe weather, classes will be held off-site at Jai Yoga Shala at 224 Main Street in Germantown. Parking is available at the Germantown municipal lot at 200 Main Street. If the program is moved off-site due to weather, all registrants will receive an email notification in advance.
Thank you to Jai Yoga Shala for partnering with us on this program.
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Harmonies on the Hudson presents Will Proper
Thursday, July 23
6 - 7:30 p.m.
From the driving rhythms of bluegrass to breezy island melodies, Will Proper plays what he loves. Growing up along the Hudson River in Athens, NY, Will always had the company of a guitar since he started playing at 14. He fell in love with music and got addicted to the craft of songwriting. He started singing for the first time in a high school southern rock band. These days, Will's set is packed full of musical curve balls. Not concerned with conforming to the limits of genre, you'll hear Doc Watson-inspired country and bluegrass flat picking, James Taylor-esque acoustic finger style, Bob Marley-flavored reggae rhythms, and everything in between; you're sure to hear something you'll enjoy.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Community Partners
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Growing Together: A Tour of Mid-Hudson Gardens
Saturday, July 25
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come see why the Hudson Valley is home to the best gardens in the world! Eight of the area’s most exciting and beautiful gardens will open their doors for a free, one-day, self-guided tour. Whether you visit one or all eight, friendly guides will be on hand to share their stories, lead fun activities, and answer your questions.
Each garden has a unique mission and a fascinating history that cements it as part of our community and our heritage.
Other gardens on this tour include Beatrix Farrand Garden, Blithewood, Eden Share, Garden of Eatin, Montgomery Place, Pleasant Valley Community Gardens, and Wilderstein.
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Crafty Kids Summer Extravaganza
Saturdays July 11, 18, & 25
11 a.m. - noon
Join us Saturday mornings this summer for free crafting in the Visitor Center. Each week we will work on a different craft in relation to Clermont and America250.
July 11: Elegant Eagles—crafting beautiful birds from recycled supplies.
July 18: Sunlit Lanterns—creating lanterns that catch the sunlight.
July 25: Patchwork Silhouettes—tracing silhouettes with spectacular color.
