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300 Years of History in the Heart of New Paltz, New York

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tours Begin @ the DuBois Fort Visitor Center.  Talks are held either in the Fort or Deyo Hall.

Events @ Locust Lawn are highlighted in red.

For more information about any event, call us at 845.255.1660 or 1889 or contact us via email.  Please note that events are subject to change.  Events cancelled or re-scheduled less than 30 days before their scheduled date will be noted in bold on the calendar.
February March
FEBRUARY
12

Candlelight Tour    7pm

RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH DUE TO WORK IN THE DUBOIS FORT VISITOR CENTER. 

We apologize for the inconvenience.  Please join us on March 12th.

13

Winter Sun Farmer's Market     10am to 3pm

The very popular winter farmer’s market offers high-quality local produce – a ray of sunshine in the dark winter. Held in Deyo Hall.

13

Second Saturdays:  Early Hearths of the Hudson Valley  7pm

Rob Sweeney, local historian and old house enthusiast will present a power point presentation titled "Early Hearths of the Hudson Valley". The lecture will trace the evolution of the "Jambless fireplace" from medieval Europe to the popularity of the "Rumford Fireplace" of the early 19th century, and will explore the role of tradition over comfort among the residents within the region. This programs pairs excellently with Dutch Vernacular Architecture in North America 1640 to 1830 by John Stevens, which is available in the Museum Shop.  $7 per person.  $5 for Friends of Historic Huguenot Street and members of Hudson Valley Vernacular Architecture.  Snow date:  Saturday, February 20th.

MARCH
12

Candlelight Tour    7pm

Begin your Valentine’s weekend with a special nighttime tour of the houses of Historic Huguenot Street.  Experience our colonial and Victorian houses bathed in the soft glow of candlelight – much like a winter night generations ago.  Snow date:  Friday, March 19th.  $12.  $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street.  Click here to register.

13

Winter Sun Farmer's Market     10am to 3pm

The very popular winter farmer’s market offers high-quality local produce – a ray of sunshine in the dark winter. Held in Deyo Hall.

13

Second Saturdays:  A Cultured Event

Cheese Tasting from Our Three Founding Cultures    7pm

Join us for an evening where the zestful flavors of France, Holland and Belgium meet and tantalize your pallet with cultured delights from local cheese makers and cheese shops.   Popular host Noni will lead us through a sampling of a wide variety of cheeses.  In advance:  $15 per person or $12 for Friends of Huguenot Street.  Day of:  $18 per person or $15 for Friends of Huguenot Street.  Snow date:  Saturday, March 20th. 

27

Annual New Paltz Easter Egg Hunt    Time TBA

Join us for this annual tradition -- a great time for kids and families.  Organized by the New Paltz Youth Program with assistance from Historic Huguenot Street and others.  Held on the lawns surrounding the DuBois Fort Visitor Center and the Deyo House.  And -- big news -- the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance!  FREE. 
28

Mad Hatter’s Tea     1 to 3pm

Join the Mad March Hare and all his friends for a special tea inspired by Alice’s adventures as told by Lewis Carroll.  Experience the grand dining room of the Deyo House set for a madcap tea and then join us across the street in the Family Associations Center for extraordinary tea, games and treats.  Advance registration strongly recommended.  In advance:  $40 for two and $10 for each additional family member.  Day of:  $44 for two and $11 for each additional family member.  Snow date:  Sunday, April 11th. Click here to register.