Be sure to stop by Clermont this December for some holiday fun!
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Museum Store Sunday
Sunday, December 1
Friends of Clermont joins over 2,100 museum stores worldwide for Museum Store Sunday. From history books to locally crafted goat milk soap, our online gift shop has something for everyone on your holiday list! Check out our new arrivals and #ShopWithPurpose. Remember, members get 10% off in our online store.
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Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 3
On this special day, millions of people around the world donate to their favorite nonprofit organizations. As you give thanks this year, we hope you remember Friends of Clermont by making a donation. Support such as yours is vital to ensuring we continue offering engaging programs, educational opportunities, and the preservation of this historic treasure.
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Holiday Candlelight Evening
Saturday, December 7
5 - 7 p.m.
Our members Holiday Candlelight Evening is back! See the mansion beautifully decorated for the holidays and experience the rare opportunity to explore the mansion by candlelight. Enjoy live music by the Musicians of Ma'alwyck. Light refreshments will be served.
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'Tis the Season: Holiday Story Hour
Saturday, December 14
1 - 2 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at Clermont with a story hour! Read “A Visit from St. Nicholas” written by Henry Livingston (better known as “The Night Before Christmas,”) and make a festive jingle bracelet.
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.
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Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 21
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Stroll through the beautifully-decorated mansion and enjoy live traditional music performed by Tamarack. Our guides, dressed in period costume, will answer questions. Afterward, sip warm cider in the Visitor Center.
This event is free of charge, but visitors must register in advance.
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Holiday Decorations
Be sure to tour the mansion this month! The mansion is decorated with representations of the holiday traditions of both the Livingstons and those who worked for them. Holiday decorations will be on view through the month.
Tours are offered on the hour, Thursday-Sunday starting at 11 a.m. with the last tour at 4 p.m. (12/7 last tour is at 3 p.m.)
