At Historic Huguenot Street

ENEWS FROM HISTORIC HUGUENOT STREET | September 9, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

Meet the Director/Fine Art Photography
Opening

This Weekend

on The Street

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Haunted

Huguenot

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Sponsors

Upcoming
Programs
and Events

Heritage

Weddings on

Huguenot

Street

THIS

WEEKEND

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Saturday, 9/10, 7:30pm

Second Saturdays: From Garden to Table

with food historian

and author

Peter Rose

Dutch gardening and cooking with a remarkably contemporary theme

--the original Slow Food.

Ms. Rose's table gives weight into the Dutch food ways and their vestiges in the
American kitchen.

The event will also include a new exhibit entitled Around the Table: Early Cooking in the Hudson Valley from the rich collections of Historic Huguenot Street.

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Huguenot

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one of the oldest streets

in America! Most importantly you will be supporting a National Historic Landmark District that is important to New Paltz residents and visitors.

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Meet the New Executive Director,
Tracy Doolittle McNally
While Attending an Evocative
Fine Art Photography Exhibit by

Robert Goldwitz

An 11th generation descendant of the Huguenot founders of New Paltz, TRACY has an inherent passion for Historic Huguenot Street's mission. "Ms. McNally has a proven track record professionally in both corporate and non-profit organizations with strong expertise in marketing, development, special events, public relations, and financial management" says HHS Board Chair Mary Etta Schneider. Tracy has been instrumental in the transformation of a number of organizations through strategic analysis, long- range planning, and execution. She has a B.A. from St. Lawrence University and an MBA from SUNY New Paltz School of Business. Most recently Tracy was head of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and was widely recognized as Greene County's top businesswoman. When asked what she thought might be the greatest opportunity in her new position, Tracy stated, "I look forward to exploring new ways of making our rich history relevant and exciting for our members and visitors." She goes on to say, "Many people think Historic Huguenot Street is about Stone Houses and a quiet street. But it is so much more than that. We need to continue to make the exciting stories, extensive archives and valuable collections come alive in unique ways. I look forward to working with the Board in accomplishing this."

ROBERT Goldwitz captures images at opportune instants that speak to the heart of his subject. With a keen eye for composition, light and detail, Rob's subjects range from the purely realistic to the evocatively abstract. An award-winning photographer, Goldwitz has been featured in one-man and group shows in New York City, Key West and elsewhere.

Friday, September 23, 5:30-7:30pm in the DuBois Fort Visitor Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming

Programs & Events

JDillon

Saturday, 9/17, 4pm

Art of the Street: Walking Tour with artist Kevin Cook

Join local artist and Huguenot Street resident Kevin Cook for a special tour of the site highlighting the art found in the museum houses, including works by Asher Durand, DuBois Fenelon Hasbrouck, Julia Dillon and others.

Wednesday, 9/21, 10am-2pm Home School Day A special day for homeschoolers to experience our interactive curriculum, alive with stories that entertain and educate. We are offering a special new program called A Walk Through Time: One Street, Many Stories for this day. Travel back through time with six individuals whose lives were part of the fabric of the Hudson Valley. Working in small groups, students will use physical artifacts and primary documents to piece together the lives of a Lenape woman, a Revolutionary War soldier, a colonial school girl, a run-away slave, a Civil War soldier and a 19th century student at the Poughkeepsie Academy.

Please call ahead with reservations to Susan Stessin-Cohn, Director of Exhibits, Educational, and Public Programs at 255-1660 x104or contact susan@huguenotstreet.org. Meet at the DuBois Fort | 10am | $7 per student

Friday, 9/23, 5:30-7:30pm

Local Color: An intimate look at Landscapes with photographer Robert Goldwitz and a chance to meet the new Executive Director of Historic Huguenot Street

Time to meet and greet, sip and sup, and peruse some beautiful artwork hanging in an exquisitely preserved 18th century home. The DuBois Fort | Free

Saturday, 9/24 10:30am to 5pm Smithsonian Museum Day In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for free.

Sunday, 9/25, 3pm Certainly Not Silent: Women of the Huguenot Street Archive with Laura Rose This enlightening presentation breathes life into several women whose paths crossed Huguenot Street whether during their lives or after. The stories are touching, sad, funny -- even shocking. Join historical detective Laura Rose as she shares some of the most delectable tales she's found. Deyo Hall at 6 Broadhead Avenue | $5

Sunday, 9/25, 11am or 2pm Ulster Residents Day This day caps off Ulster County Heritage Week, which is designed to highlight the rich culture and tradition that our county has to offer. Historic Huguenot Street marks the occasion with a special pay what you wish day on the Street. Ulster County residents, with proof of residence, can enjoy either our 11am or 2pm guided museum house tour for whatever they wish to contribute. No reservations necessary. Tours begin at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center at 81 Huguenot Street .

For more information visit our Calendar of Events

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Historic Huguenot Street

Visitor Center: 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561

Mailing: 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz, NY 12561

845.255.1889 or 1660

huguenotstreet.org