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Summer Stargazing: A Nature Walk With Ethnoecologist Justin Wexler

  • Historic Huguenot Street 81 Huguenot Street New Paltz United States (map)

Human cultures have directed their gaze towards the heavens for thousands of years. Come with us to learn about the importance of stars in the Hudson Valley indigenous world. We will explore Indigenous folklore related to astronomy, nocturnal birds, and fireflies.

Check-in is at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center. The program will begin at the replica Esopus Munsee wigwam and will guide visitors up Huguenot Street, through the Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary.

Rain date scheduled for Saturday, August 14.


$20 General Admission

$18 Discounted Admission (For HHS members, seniors, students, active military members, and veterans.)

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

Sponsored by Riverside Bank, A Division of Salisbury Bank & Trust Company.

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