6 things we’re excited about
- Friends of Clermont
- Oct 1, 2024
- 2 min read
October is busy at Clermont!
1
Bird watching
Saturday, October 5 Grab your binoculars and join us for a fall walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club!
New to bird watching? Here are some tips!
2
Halloween
Crafty Kids
Saturday, October 5 🎃
Enjoy a spooky craft and a snack at Crafty Kids!
Candlelight Ghost Tours
Fridays & Saturdays starting Friday, October 18 👻
Join the spirits of the mansion for Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours, followed by a bonfire and marshmallows. Multiple dates and times in October are available.
Trick-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31 🍬
Trick-or-treat at the Visitor Center. Come for the candy, but stay for the photo ops at our spooky-cute Halloween photo stations.
3
Member Perks
We've revamped our member benefits! All members now receive 20% off admission to Wildlife Conservation Society parks. Depending on membership level, benefits may also include Upstate Films movie tickets, a Chronogram subscription, items from our online gift shop, and more!
4
Fabulous Foliage
Pack a picnic. Hike any of the five miles of marked trails. Stroll 500 acres, including through the formal gardens.
There are so many ways to enjoy the beautiful changing seasons at Clermont.
5
Tours & Exhibits
Through June 2025
Have you seen the Redefining The Family: The Livingstons and the Institution of Slavery in Early America exhibit in our Visitors Center yet? Stroll through the exhibit, then take a tour of the mansion.
6
Food Drive
Thursday, October 1 - Sunday, December 29
You probably know that through Harvesting History we donate fresh produce and herbs to community food banks in the summer and fall. New this month, we're accepting non-perishable donations at the Visitor Center during regular business hours!
