In celebration of Black History Month, HHS invites you to join us on Saturdays this February as well as March 2nd and 9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (eastern time) for “‘Go Back and Get It’: A Two-Part Historic House Tour Examining Black Impacts and Experiences on Huguenot Street.” Sankofa, which translates to “go back and get it,” is a concept taken from the Akan people of Ghana. It emphasizes the importance of learning from the past, even in instances where history has been erased or forgotten. Despite the impacts of countless enslaved and free Black residents over centuries of New Paltz’s history, historical writing and programming in the 20th century all too often pushed them to the periphery or avoided their mention entirely. In this program, we will use the concept of Sankofa to guide discussions around reconstructing this previously erased history.

During each tour, HHS Tours & Interpretation Manager, Eddie Moran, will lead guests through one of our historic homes as we explore Black history on Huguenot Street.

Part 1, offered February 3rd, February 17th and March 2nd, will examine the experiences of enslaved Africans in early New Paltz and their impact in establishing the community as you tour the Abraham Hasbrouck House.

Part 2, offered February 10th, February 24th, and March 9th will explore emancipation in New York and the free Black community which emerged in New Paltz as you tour the historic Deyo House.

$15 General Admission

$10 Discounted Admission for HHS members, seniors, students, active military members and their families, and veterans

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.