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 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.
