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Sat 23 Nov
Crafty Kids Story Hour! Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday, November 23, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Meet at the Visitor Center, Join us for a Thanksgiving story hour! Sit in our cozy children's space and listen to stories about grand feasts, funny turkeys, historical perspectives, and being thankful. After our story time, we'll make paper bag turkeys--- the perfect DIY centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Please note: Space is limited. This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance at bookeo.com/Clermont.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Dec
Merry Monster Madness! A Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Enjoy a scavenger hunt through the mansion while learning about the holiday traditions of the people who worked for the Livingstons, from as far away as Japan to as close as Germantown. The "Merry Monsters," lovingly depicted by local artists, showcase the holiday and cultural beliefs of real people who worked at Clermont in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This will be a great adventure for families with curious kids who love to read or parents who cherish the opportunity to read with their children. End your visit with a snack and a monster mini wreath class inside our historic kitchen. Please note: Space is limited. This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance at bookeo.com/Clermont.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
‘Tis the Season: Holiday Story Hour at Clermont
Saturday, December 14, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Celebrate the December holidays at Clermont with a story hour! Come join the holiday fun with stories about celebration, traditions, and family. Read "A Visit from St. Nicholas" written by Henry Livingston (better known as "The Night Before Christmas,") and make a festive jingle bracelet. Please note: This is a children's program. All children must be accompanied by adults, all adults must be accompanied by a child. This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance at bookeo.com/Clermont.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Dec
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Come celebrate the holiday season at Clermont! Explore the mansion at your own pace from 11 am – 4 pm. Take in the rooms, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and listen to live traditional music performed by Tamarack. Our knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, will be available throughout the house to answer any questions about the mansion, the Livingston family, or the people who lived and worked on the estate. Enjoy warm cider in the Visitor Center while you view our special exhibits "Spero Meliora: Life in The Land of Livingston" and "Redefining The Family: The Livingstons and the Institution of Slavery." Please note: This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance at bookeo.com/Clermont.
Registration: Required