THURSDAY DATES ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
Enjoy an evening amongst the graves this autumn with Historic Huguenot Street. Join us for a guided tour of our historic "Old Huguenot Burying Ground" on select Thursday evenings in September and October. Visiting various gravestones stretching back to the earliest generations of European settlers in New Paltz, "Six Feet Under Huguenot Street" will explore the development of the community through the final resting places of its residents. Drawing from archival records, staff will share stories from colonial funeral practices (death biscuit, anyone?) to Victorian ideas surrounding death, 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)
September Thursday Tour Dates and Times:
September 18th & 25th from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
October Thursday Tour Date and Time:
October 2nd from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.