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Liberty & Death: An (Educational) Tour of the Historic Burying Ground

  • Historic Huguenot Street 81 Huguenot St New Paltz, NY, 12561 United States (map)

Enjoy a revolutionary evening amongst the graves this autumn with Historic Huguenot Street. Join us for a Revolutionary War-themed guided tour of our historic "Old Huguenot Burying Ground" on Friday evenings in September. Visiting various gravestones associated with soldiers, a suspected Loyalist, and witnesses to history, "Liberty & Death" will explore the diverse stories of the revolution through the final resting places of its participants. Drawing from archival records, staff will share stories from colonial funeral practices to local raids, while showcasing to guests the evolution of gravestones in New York and what they can tell us about the traditions of the European settlers along Huguenot Street. Appropriate for all ages.

Please note due to the nature of this location—a historic burying ground, with uneven, unpaved ground and close clusters of gravestones—this tour may not be accessible for everyone. Historic Huguenot Street aims to make its programs accessible to everyone, wherever possible, with understandable limitations given the historic nature of our grounds. For more information about the accessibility of this tour, please contact our Tours & Interpretation Coordinator at (845) 255-1660 x114. It is helpful to inform us in advance of your visit of any physical limitations that you or another member of your party may have so that we can ensure we are providing you with the best possible experience.

$25 General Admission

$20 Discounted Admission (for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, veterans, and kids 13-17)

$15 Kids’ Admission (for kids 7-12)

Free Admission (for children 6 and under)

Historic Huguenot Street’s programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.