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Independence Day at Clermont State Historic Site

Friday, Jul 4th , 2025

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost:

$15 per vehicle, cash only.

Contact Name:

Janeen Martin

Address:

Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont Ave.
Germantown, NY 12526

Phone:

(518) 537-4240

Website

https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/clermont/details.aspx

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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 an experienced guide. 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.

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