Clermont State Historic Site

Clermont is a Georgian mansion perched on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley region. The house contains furnishings and objects from multiple periods, showing how residents lived across different eras.

The original house was built in 1730 but was destroyed by the British army in 1777 during the Revolution. Margaret Beekman Livingston directed its reconstruction from 1778 to 1783, bringing the building back to life after the conflict.

The Livingston family shaped New York politics across multiple generations, and their choices shaped how the mansion was used and decorated. Walking through the rooms today, you can see how their influence affected the way the household was run.

The site opens from April through October, with tours available Wednesday through Sunday that guide you through the rooms. These tours explain the relationships between the family and the workers who maintained the property.

Robert R. Livingston, who helped draft the Declaration of Independence, worked with inventor Robert Fulton to build the first commercial steamboat to operate on the Hudson River. This vessel, also called the Clermont, transformed transportation and trade in the region.

Location: New York

Operator: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Phone: +1(518)5374240

Website: https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/16/details.aspx

GPS coordinates: 42.08583,-73.91944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01