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The Germantown Letters
When I happened on a transcribed collection of Alida Livingston\’s letters the other day, I had a glimpse into the life of a half-forgotten Livingston woman along with a sorrowful view of the settlement of nearby Germantown. Alida Schuyler Livingston (1656-1729) and her husband Robert were a well-established and wealthy couple on a 160,000 acre…
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Alice Livingston\'s "Fancy Dresses Described"
I\’m always pleased when my research gives me an excuse to dive into Clermont\’s archives. The Livingston family were avid readers and left a library of about 2,500 volumes, ranging in publication date from 1963 (The Facts of Flight: Practical Information About Operation of Private Aircraft) as far back as the seventeenth century. Given the…
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Painted Ladies
Most visitors at historic houses tend to think that we’re seeing a perfect window into the past—a setup exactly like what the house looked like during the occupancy of its previous owners. It is important to remember though, that while the museum staff have likely conducted extensive research to learn how the house looked during…
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History Strikes!
Welcome to Clermont State Historic Site\’s new Blogspot! The staff at Clermont have realized that interesting discoveries about history can strike anywhere and any time, and you shouldn\’t always have to wait for your next visit to Clermont to share in our latest \”ah-ha!\” moment. Therefore, we\’re starting a blog that will follow us as…
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