Clermont State Historic Site was the Hudson River seat of New York's politically and socially prominent Livingston Family. Seven successive generations of the family left their imprint on the site's architecture, room interiors and landscape. Robert R. Livingston, Jr. was Clermont's most notable resident. His accomplishments include: drafting the Declaration of Independence, serving as first U.S. Minister of Foreign Affairs, administering the oath of office to George Washington, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase and developing steamboat technology with Robert Fulton.

Today, Clermont appears much as it did in the early 20th century, when it was the home of the property's last two generations: Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Livingston and their daughters, Honoria and Janet. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is also an anchor in the 1990 Hudson River National Landmark District.


**NOTICE** 

Route 9G's Roeliff Jansen Kill Bridge is closed from April 19 - October 2010. A detour from NYS DOT has been established and is as follows:

• From points south, Route 9G to Clermont is clear
  
• From the Rip Van Winkle Bridge (and/or points north): Route 23 east to Route 9 south to County Route 6 west
  
• Bus Route from points north - Route 9 south to Route 199 west to 9G north
  
  For more information, please visit: NYS DOT Travel Advisory