Tag: France
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It Was Robert R. Livingston Who Masterminded Louisiana Purchase
Its time again for another post from our friend from the past, Rex McVitty. This one comes from July 7, 1964. Please remember that this article was written more than 60 years ago and should be viewed in the context of the world it was written in. The southern tier of states is very much…
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Lives of Livingston Ladies: Alice Delafield Clarkson Livingston
Alice D.C. Livingston, third wife of John Henry Livingston and mother to Honoria and Janet Livingston, features heavily in our current interpretation of Clermont and its landscape. As the last “lady” of Clermont, Alice’s personal style and aesthetic has persisted into the present, defining the furnishings and art which decorate the mansion and the careful…
Clermont State Historic Site 