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Croquet anyone?

 Croquet anyone?

A Croquet tournamentwill be held at Clermont State Park on September 18th and 19th.  What is Croquet anyway?

Croquet is a lawn game in which the players drive wooden balls through a series of wickets using mallets.  Some have the game dating back to the 1300's, a game played by aristocrats.  So, it is no surprise that the wealthy residents of the Hudson Valley participated in this sport.

The tournament at Clermont State Park  will be the 28th  Annual Honoria Livingston McVitty Memorial Croquet Tournament.  Honoria was a descendant of Robert Livingston, a wealthy land owner who was involved with the introduction of the steam ship.

 Croquetwas a favorite pastime of the Livingstons and Honoria was a member of the first Croquet Champion Team in Clermont.

Clermont State Park

This 2 day competition  welcomes both novices and seasoned players.  The cost will be $20  and will include a box lunch and lemonade.

  • Park entrance fee will be $5 per car
  • To reserve a spot call 518-537-4240 for additional information.
  • The version of Croquet that will be played is the 9 wicket
  • Game time is on Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5
  • Directions to Clermont

Lawn at Clermont

Clermont is a site you should visit, these photos were taken today as I toured with a friend from another country.

Hudson River from Clermont

 

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com 

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