© Historic Huguenot Street Tour
Review & FAQ:
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What is Historic Huguenot Street?
- The sense of history while walking through Historic Huguenot Street will leave you breathless. Historic Huguenot Street was formed in 1894 by descendants of Huguenot families who settled in the Hudson Valley in 1678.
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Who were the Huguenots?
- The Huguenots were French-speaking European Calvinist Protestants who fled their European countries due to religious persecution and established a colony in New Paltz in 1678, just a short time after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.
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Why is Historic Huguenot Street significant?
- Historic Huguenot Street is a National Historic Landmark District where everyday objects, buildings, and stories preserve the legacy of the original Huguenot settlers.
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What can visitors see on Historic Huguenot Street?
- The site includes an informative Visitor Center, seven beautifully preserved 17th-century stone houses, a reconstructed 1717 Huguenot church, archaeological sites, and a burial ground where some of the very first settlers rest.
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What historical resources are available at Historic Huguenot Street?
- Huguenot Street has an extensive historic archive with collections of early local history and family papers, as well as a research library.
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Where is Historic Huguenot Street located?
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88 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561,
Phone: 845-255-1660
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88 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561,
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐