Robert Livingston (1654-1728), born in Scotland and raised in The Netherlands, arrived in Albany, New York, during the winter of 1674-1675. Active in shipping and fur trading, he also obtained responsible public and private positions and quickly gained wealth and influence. In 1686 he was granted a charter establishing the Manor of Livingston, which included 162,248 acres of land, the southern third of present Columbia County. Robert became the first Lord of the Manor. In 1728 Livingston left 13

The Taconic State Park Region lies east of the Hudson River and extends from New York City to just south of Albany. Official State Historic Sites, set among the picturesque rolling hills and majestic rocky slopes of the Taconic Mountains, are homes reflecting various eras and life styles. Castle-like Olana was the home of famed painter Frederic Edwin Church. Clermont was the homestead of many generations of Livingstons, a family active in the development of the state and national governments. Im

Clermont State Historic Park R.D. 1 Germantown, New York 12526 518-537-4240 Mansion open: 9:00-5:00 Wednesday through Sunday Memorial Day weekend through last Sunday in October: also, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Groups accommodated only by advance reservation. Grounds open: 6:00 am-10:00 pm daily, year-round. STATE OF NEW YORK Hugh L. Carey, Governor NEW YORK STATE PARKS & RECREATION Orin Lehman, Commissioner TACONIC STATE PARK & RECREATION COMMIS