6 reasons to visit Clermont this month
- Friends of Clermont
- 4 hours ago
- 3 min read
May has arrived and so have the lilacs! These historic blooms won't be around for long, so don't miss your chance to experience the historic Lilac Walk at peak bloom!
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Crafty Kids: Welcome Spring!
Saturday, May 2
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Make a bouquet of paper flowers for someone you love or try your hand at spring-themed origami! If the preplanned crafts aren’t for you, you can make whatever you can imagine using our craft supplies.
Please note: This is a family program. All children must be accompanied by an adult; all adults must be accompanied by a child.
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Those Who Served guided tour
Saturday, May 16
2 - 3 p.m.
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.
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America 250: The Livingston's Landscape Walking Tour
Saturday, May 17
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities.
We will examine questionable land purchases from Indigenous tribes, the use of enslaved labor and tenant farmers tilling the soil, and even the Livingston's own gentleman farmers.
Learn more about our America 250 celebration.
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Digging Deeper: Alice Livingston and the Making of Clermont's Historic Gardens
Saturday, May 23
10 a.m. - noon
During her time in Italy, Alice Delafield Clarkson Livingston (1872–1964) fell in love with the beauty of classical garden design. When she returned home to Clermont, she blended those Italian influences with the charm and natural grace of English-style gardens. In the 1930s, Alice created the Walled, Wilderness, and Cutting Gardens, each with its own character and story to tell.
Friends of Clermont members can use code ALICE26 at checkout for $10 off your ticket.
Thank you to The Garden Conservancy for partnering with us on this program.
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America 250: 18th Century Games at Tivoli Library
Thursday, May 28
5 - 6 p.m.
Come play the 18th century way! Join educators from Clermont State Historic Site as they teach kids and their grownups how to play three popular games from the 1700s. Test your agility and gracefulness with Graces, dodge whoever is “It” in Blindman’s Bluff, and stump your friends with Pass the Slipper. These beloved games were favorites among New York’s youth over 250 years ago and we think you’ll enjoy them too!
Thank you to Tivoli Library for partnering with us on this program.
Learn more about our America 250 celebration.
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Harmonies on the Hudson: The Crew Trio
Thursday, May 28
6 - 7:30 p.m.
We're kicking off this season's Harmonies on the Hudson concert series with The Crew Trio!
Combining soulful vocals with classic rock guitar and lyrical bass notes, The Crew Trio is sure to have you singing along to classic hits from Billy Joel, Elton John, The Beatles, Bob Seger, Simon & Garfunkel, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Jim Croce, and more!
Please note: All Harmonies on the Hudson concerts are weather permitting.
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