Tag: Richard Montgomery
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Lives of Livingston Ladies: Janet Livingston Montgomery
Janet Livingston Montgomery, eldest daughter of Margaret Beekman Livingston and Robert the Judge, is a staple in our Legends by Candlelight tours here at Clermont. Most of that is due to her tragic love story with Richard Montgomery, a soldier in the American Revolution, but there is an element of Janet’s story that reads so…
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Create Your Own History at Clermont State Historic Site
Welcome to Clermont State Historic Site, where breathtaking views of the river and mountains awaits you! Home to the Livingstons, Clermont offers the perfect outdoor wedding venue for those seeking to exchange their vows amidst nature’s beauty. With Clermont’s serene surroundings and historic significance, this venue provides a unique and unforgettable experience for your special…
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Forced To Serve
The system of slavery was so deeply ingrained in colonial American culture that when white officers joined the Continental Army they brought along a valet. This was a delicate way of saying that they were bringing an enslaved man to war, for no pay, to take care of them and sometimes even put them in…
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The Babyfaced 18th Century
What do all these men have in common, except of course being related in one way or another? That’s right. There is not one mustache, beard, goatee, van dyke, soul patch or even a serious pair of sideburns among the lot of them. Throughout most of the 18th century facial hair was almost unheard of. …
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The Chancellor’s War
Robert Livingston’s involvement in the building of the country started early and continued throughout the conflict with Great Britain. He concerned himself with military affairs, political affairs and diplomatic affairs, on a state, national and international level. Through it all he fought for Independence, but only on his terms. Livingston’s first recorded foray into the…
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