Independence Day at Clermont

What was life like for the people of Clermont at the dawn of the Revolutionary War? See reenactors portray the daily life of these colonists through live demonstrations. Take an open house tour of the historic mansion and learn about the whole history of Clermont from one of our experienced guides. Make a historic craft or try out a colonial game. Be entertained by the songs and stories of Thomas Hooker Hanford. Hear readings of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Enjoy delicious hot food from At First Bite and ice cream from Fortunes. The day will end with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Please note: The cost of this event is $15 per vehicle. Cash only.
The event ends at 5:00pm. The park closes at sunset.

You may also like the following events from Clermont State Historic Site:

• This month, 29th June, 02:00 pm, The Livingston’s Landscape Walking Tour in Malden On Hudson
• Next month, 19th July, 02:00 pm, The Animals of Clermont—a guided tour of the mansion and grounds in Malden On Hudson
• Next month, 20th July, 02:00 pm, The Livingston’s Landscape Walking Tour in Malden On Hudson