Reservations are now open for the Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours at Clermont State Historic Site. The tours offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in history, while interacting with costumed interpreters portraying the “ghosts” of Clermont’s past.
After the tour, attendees can roast marshmallows over a fire surrounded by the flickering Jack-o’-lanterns, hand carved by the museum’s staff, volunteers and local school kids.
Decorations are inspired by period magazines and design manuals. This is a “Clermont After Dark” tour that will take guests through the mansion and out onto the grounds for a lamp-lit adventure along the Hudson River.
Tours run every half hour from 6 to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday, October 25, and 26. The tours are recommended for ages seven and up and are held rain or shine. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). Pre-paid reservations are required. Call (518) 537-4240 for reservations or more information.
Decorations can also be viewed on tours of the mansion Wednesdays through Sundays in October from 11 am to 4 pm.
Clermont State Historic Site is located at 1 Clermont Avenue in Germantown, off Route 9G. The Historic Site features the mansion, formal gardens, scenic Hudson River views and miles of hiking trails.
Photo of Clermont State Historic Site courtesy courtesy Wikimedia user Dmadeo.
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