MID HUDSON

Historic Huguenot Street 
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/
81 Huguenot Street
New Paltz, NY 12561 
Phone: 845-255-1660

Hours: View website for detailed information on hours and admission rates.

Email: [email protected] 

 

Historical Description:       

New Paltz, founded in 1678 after the purchase of land from the Esopus Munsee, became the home of French Protestants who left France to escape political and religious persecution. Their homes on Huguenot Street along the Walkill River date back to before 1720. A National Historic Landmark, Huguenot Street is the site of seven historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French Church, the community's original burying ground and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam.            

 

The Site: 

The street holds six homes which are each furnished and interpreted differently. Three of the homes appear as they were in the 18th century. The Deyo House is presented as an early colonial home, unlike the Freer House which reflects the Colonial Revival tastes of the 1940s. An early 19th century Federal style home, although first built in 1799, is featured as well. The site also contains the Dubois Fort built in 1705, a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam, and a reconstructed French church with its adjacent burial ground. Additionally a library and picnic facilities are located on–site.