Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Our Spring Bird Walk is back! Join us for a walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club. Participants of the free event will be looking for spring migrant birds throughout the site.

18th century crafts, reenactors, music and entertainment. A great day for young families. Later, enjoy live music and delicious hot food until the Saugerties Fireworks display over the Hudson River begins. ($12 per car, FOC members $10)

Paul Bradley and special guest performs lively traditional American roots music featuring spirited renditions of Appalachian blues, breakdowns and ballads, with flatfoot dancing to boot, on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica and ukulele. They not only entertain, but also enlighten audiences on the multi-cultural influences of traditional American roots music - "old-time music from the heart with sole" (pun intended !) - sometimes rowdy, sometimes reverent, always a ruckus! (Admission is Free)

The internationally renowned Slam Allen is a messenger of love. This dynamic entertainer uses the genres of Blues, Soul, R&B and touch of Rock and Roll to deliver powerful soul stirring performances! Today, with 6 cd's to his credit, Slam Allen crisscrosses the globe playing festivals from Argentina to New York, from Italy to Florida, from Switzerland to Chicago, and beyond. Slam Allen continues a national and international mission to fill his audiences with joy, happiness, and love. "If I can entertain the people, make them happy and inspire them to stay positive about life, I have done my job!" (Admission is Free)

Singer/songwriter, James Mongan, usually accompanied by his music project, Star Children, performs an original selection of solo acoustic music. James has been songwriting and performing for various solo and collaborative projects for decades in NYC and since moving to Woodstock, NY has crafted and refined a collection of energetic pop and smart rock-n-roll songs that will invigorate and inspire. Both James and Star Children are slowly making their way performing live throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, James describes Star Children and his solo work as "Modern pop for vintage tastes, Catskill style". (Admission is Free)

Celebrate a classic autumn harvest like the Victorians did! First, we will take a guided nut tree identification hike, then practice processing various nuts. We'll make some nutty snacks and enjoy hot cocoa-don't miss this wonderful fall tradition. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ($10 per person, children 12 and under FREE. Registration is required)

Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds; ghosts of the museum's history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 pm. ($12 per adult, $5 per child, all FOC members $10, reservations required)

Join us for a walk around Clermont State Historic Site with the Alan Devoe Bird Club. Participants of this free event will be looking for fall migrant birds and waterfowl throughout the site. Keep your eyes peeled and you may see a scarlet tanager, a belted kingfisher, or a yellow-throated vireo! Program is free and appropriate for all ages!

Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds; ghosts of the museum's history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 pm. ($12 per adult, $5 per child, all FOC members $10, reservations required)

Just in time for the holidays! Using dried herbs, create aromatic and colorful home-made beeswax candles Children must be accompanied by an adult. ($15 per person, children 12 and under FREE, registration required)

Drop in for stories read by Janet and Honoria Livingston's nurse Ollie under the Christmas tree and treats for children 3-10. ($4 per person)

Tableaux Vivant of Christmas traditions throughout the ages, glittering decorations, and wassail and traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen. ($12 per adult, $5 for children under 12)

A great day for families. Free admission. Explore the mansion at your own pace, enjoy music and treats.