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A Scandalous Minister in a Divided Community: Ulster County in Leisler's Rebellion, 1689-1691 7-9pm Leisler's Rebellion was an uprising in late 17th century colonial New Yor, in which militia captain Jacob Leisler seized control of lower New York from 1689 to 1691. The uprising, which occurred in the midst of Britain's "Glorious Revolution" reflected colonial resentment against the policies of King James II. A very spicy story about the most notorious minister in the colony's history. Presented by Kaffee Klatch, the Dutch Culture Group at HHS. |
| 26 | Clean Sweep Join "Team HHS" for the annual town-wide clean up sponsored by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. To volunteer with HHS, call 845.255.1660, ext. 300. |
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Guided Walk-In Tours Resume at Historic Huguenot Street 10am-5pm From May 1st to October 31st , guided tours of the stone houses are offered on the hour from 10am to 4pm. Open every day except Wednesday. $7 to $10 per person. |
| 2 | Opening in the Grimm Gallery. A Notion to Sew: The 19th Century Needlework of Hylah Hasbrouck and Her Daughters at Locust Lawn 5pm Much more than a show about needlework. This exhibit explores the lives of the affluent Hasbrouck women at Locust Lawn at a time when the role of women in society was being transformed. Through 10/31. |
| 2 | Huguenot Women at Sarah Pierce's Litchfield Female Academy 7pm In conjunction with the opening of A Notion to Sew, Lynne Brickley of the Litchfield Historical Society will talk about the lives of Huguenot women from the Hudson Valley and their studies at the Litchfield Female Academy |
| 3 | Birding in the Harcourt Sanctuary 8am The Harcourt Sanctuary lies on the Wallkill River floodplain, nestled in an old oxbow of the river west and north of Historic Huguenot Street. Its floodplain forest, old field, and marsh habitats host a diverse array of birds as well as other wildlife. The walk is led by Steve Stanne, an educator with the NYSDEC's Hudson River Estuary Program. We will leave promptly at 8am from the DuBois Fort Visitor Center for the Harcourt Sanctuary, which is a short five-minute walk away. |
| 3 | Opening Day on Historic Huguenot Street 10am-5pm Spring is here and we're celebrating with an Open House! All house museums on Historic Huguenot Street are open for the day. The Museum Shop, along with exhibits in the DuBois Fort Visitor Center and Deyo Hall, reopen. All are welcome. Contribute what you wish. |
| 4 | Music on the Street 3-5pm HHS brings back its well-received early music series for the second year. KAIROS: A CONSORT OF SINGERS performs a capella choral literature from the Medieval to the present. Performances held in the 1717 Walloon Church reconstruction. Wine and Cheese Reception follows in the neighboring Family Association Center. $12 per person/$10 for HHS members/$8 for students and seniors. |
| 10 | Stories in Stone: A Walk through the Old Huguenot Burying Ground 11am Historic Huguenot Street is home to one of the oldest intact European burying grounds in the Mid - Hudson Valley. Hear the stories of people buried there and learn about the unique funerary rites common in the early years of New Paltz. $5. |
| 16 | An Introduction to Clog Dancing 7-9pm Kaffee Klatch, the Dutch Culture Group at HHS, presents a night of fun. Learn the basics of clog dancing and join for a lesson in related Dutch language. Held in Deyo Hall. |
| 17 | Putt Corners Burying Ground Clean-Up 9:30am-12pm Volunteers are encouraged to join us for a clean-up of the historic Putt Corners Burying Ground. Following the clean-up, Eric Roth, executive director of Historic Huguenot Street, will talk briefly about this unknown burying ground. Lunch will be provided. Located across from the entrance to Shop Rite Plaza in New Paltz, this serene setting is the final resting place for over 120 people, many from New Paltz's earliest families. To volunteer, call 255 - 1660, ext. 300. |
| 22 | Moral Insights: Women in the Early Republic 7-9pm Educational and political equality or just another subservient role? Jennifer Champ, Public Programs Coordinator at Historic Huguenot Street, leads a lively discussion about “Republican Motherhood” in the early 1800s. Champ will also explore how this concept excluded women of color and lower income women. $3 Suggested Donation. |
| 25 | Music on Street: Anima Baroque 4-6pm Historic Huguenot Street's early music series returns for a second year with Anima Baroque, a renowned and intimate ensemble featuring period instruments. Performance in the reconstructed 1717 French Church. Wine and Cheese Reception follows in the neighboring Family Association Center. $12 per person/$10 for HHS members. |
| 30 | Colonial Overnight 5:30pm-10am How would you like to spend the night in a 300 year old house? Colonial Overnight is your chance. Prepare and cook a meal over an open fire. Make crafts and play colonial games. Tour the houses at night. The night ends with a “camp-in” on straw mattresses in the DuBois Fort. For children ages 8 to 14. $40; $35 for children of HHS members. Family discount available. Call 255-1660, ext. 300 to reserve a space. |
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| 13 | Wickets and Wine: Croquet on the Lawn 5:30-7:30pm Join us on the grounds of the 1894 Deyo House at Historic Huguenot Street for a relaxing after - work game of croquet. Novice players encouraged. Wine, lemonade and refreshments provided. $5 per person. Space is limited. Call 255 - 1660, ext. 300 or email register@huguenotstreet.org to register. |
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