New Paltz Attractions
Established by the French Huguenots, New Paltz was settled on land purchased from the Esopus Indians. Some of the stone houses from the original settlement, built 1692-1894, still stand.
Huguenot Historical Society Tours
Huguenot Street is home to a reconstructed 18th century stone church and other historical buildings. Many of the houses contain family furnishings from various periods of ownership. The architectural styles range from Colonial to Victorian.
Hours
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Locust Lawn Federal Mansion and Stone House
Many of the original furnishings are found in this home that dates from 1814. This Federal-style mansion features marbelized plaster in the center hall. Locust Lawn was the home of Col. Josiah Hasbrouck.
