Anonymous

“ From 1813, when the Chancellor died, until it was acquired by the State of New York in 1962, Clermont never passed out of the Livingston family. The mansion, with its furnishings and spacious grounds, reflects the lives of many generations of Livingstons, one of the New York’s most influential families. ”

“ Clermont was the homestead of many generations of Livingstons, a family active in the development of the state and national governments. Imposing Mills Mansion reflects the grand living of the early twentieth century, while Clinton House is a simple home of the eighteenth century. ”

“ In addition to his public duties, the Chancellor was involved in experiments to improve his breeds of sheep and to increase the yield of crops on his land while retaining the fertility of the soil. His fascination for mechanical developments drew him to Robert Fulton with whom he compared experiments with steam engines. ”