Historic Huguenot Street invites you to A Holiday on Huguenot Street on December 3rd, featuring historical holiday themed tours, a free community tree lighting, kids’ crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.
Ring in the season with a theatrical tour of Historic Huguenot Street highlighting holiday traditions in New Paltz during the late Victorian period. The tour features costumed interpreters portraying some of Huguenot Street’s past residents. Explore the meticulously decorated Deyo House with Gertrude Brodhead, who lived in the home from 1894-1915, and hear about her family’s lavish Christmas arrangements. Then, join Gertrude and her neighbors for a special concert in the reconstructed 1717 French Church, featuring traditional musical performances and storytelling from the period.
The experience will last approximately one hour. Tours are available at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. Tickets include a complimentary cup of hot apple cider or hot chocolate to be served in the DuBois Fort Visitor Center at the conclusion of the tour.
$20 General Admission
$16 Discounted Admission for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel, veterans, and children under 13
Free for children under 6
Holiday kids’ crafts will be available in the DuBois Fort Visitor Center from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Craft sessions are available at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM. Participants will be able to take their completed craft home with them.
$5 per child
All children must be chaperoned by an adult. Adults may attend for free, but should reserve a spot through our registration link.
Finally, gather outside of the Deyo House at 5 PM to light the New Paltz holiday tree with the HHS staff, Town and Village Board, Mrs. Claus, and your neighbors and friends.
***Please note: HHS is sad to announce that, due to the impending inclement weather, Mrs. Claus has decided to postpone her visit to New Paltz for our event "A Holiday on Huguenot Street."
We have also decided to cancel the horse-drawn wagon rides for the safety of the horses, their handlers, and our visitors.
Our holiday-themed house tours, our kids' crafts, and the tree lighting are still on!