Word on the Street
Upcoming Events

Saturday, 4/10, 7pm
Second Saturdays:
Chasing the Stockade

Saturday, 4/17, 4pm
New Paltz Third Saturday:
Peter Sinclair

Saturday, 4/24, 1pm
The Painted Ladies

Sunday, 4/25, 1pm
Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Saturday, 5/1, 4pm
Wickets and Wine

Sunday, 5/2, 1pm
New Paltz Regatta

Saturday, 5/8, 7pm
Second Saturdays:
Springtown Road,
The Other Huguenot Street

New Paltz Third Saturday on 4/17:  Artist Peter Sinclair @ HHS
Peter Sinclair: Drawing on the Past
Drawing on the Past, a show featuring the work of Peter Sinclair, a noted historian and artist, continues in the Gallery at the DuBois Fort in April.  On 4/17, as part of New Paltz Third Saturday, Sinclair will be at HHS from 4 to 7pm.  Drop by and see Peter and his work.  While you're here, enjoy the many other arts and cultural venues open for the event.  Find out more at newpaltzarts.org

Painted Ladies Tour Coming Back
Painted Ladies Walking Tour
We are reprising "Painted Ladies," the walking tour of downtown New Paltz we launched last year.  On Saturday, 4/24 at 1pm, we'll leave from the Fort and journey up into the village. Everyone is bound to see our funky and fabulous village in a whole new light!  $12 or $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. For more information or to register, click on the image above. 
eNews from Historic Huguenot Street
 April 8, 2010
Abe and the Magnolia Tree
Saturday Talk to Focus on Archaeology
Standing at the Pit Chasing the Stockade
Joseph Diamond, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at SUNY New Paltz, will be the featured speaker at Saturday's talk, "Chasing the Stockade."

Known as Joe to many here on the Street, Diamond is the head of SUNY's summer Archeological Field School, which has been based at Historic Huguenot Street for the past several summers.  Diamond will talk about the evolving discoveries under the Deyo House lawn and what new light they might shed on our understanding of the Huguenot's first years here.
 
The talk will be held in Deyo Hall beginning at 7pm.  Admission is $7 per person or $5 for Friends of Huguenot Street.  For students, there is a suggested donation of $3. 
Visitor Center and Shop Resume Regular Hours
HHS Sticker Yellow Background New Merchandise Featured
The Museum Shop and Visitor Center resume regular hours this month.  In April, the Visitor Center will be open on weekends from 11am to 3pm.  Beginning May 1st, hours will be 10:30am to 5pm every day except Wednesday.  During these hours, guided tours are offered on a walk-in basis and the Museum Shop is open for browsing and buying. The Shop is featuring new merchandise, including the euro style HHS sticker shown above (click on it for more info or to purchase).  For more information about tours, click here.
 
Alice Declares a Mad Hatter's Tea on 4/25
Mad Hatter and March HareGreat Mother-Daughter Event
Last year, we hosted our first Mad Hatter's Tea. Mothers, daughters and grandmothers enjoyed tea, treats and games under the grand trees on the Deyo House lawn. It was such a success that Alice has declared another Mad Hatter's Tea on Sunday, April 25th at 1pm. This time, the DuBois Fort will be decked out for this special event. Who'll get to wear the Mad Hatter's Hat? What games will be played? What treats will be served? Join us to find out. Click here for more information or to register. $40 for two. $10 for additional family members.
Elting Library Online Exhibit: 40s & 50s New Paltz
Mrs. Follette in the Freer HouseFeatures work of Erma Dewitt
The Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection of the Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz recently launched a very special online exhibit featuring the photographs of Erma Dewitt. Erma was a resident of New Paltz for over 70 years. The exhibit focuses on her work in the 40s and 50s. Her beautifully composed photos document life in this small town in the 1940s and 1950s. Included in the exhibit are many photos of Huguenot Street, including Mrs. Follette at the hearth of the Freer House. To view the exhibit, click on the image above.
Road Work Notice
Broadhead Avenue Closure
Storm sewer work in the village of New Paltz continues.  For the next several weeks, Broadhead Avenue between Huguenot and North Chestnut Streets may be inaccessible.  When you visit, consider turning onto North Front Street near the monument.