Historic Huguenot Street Reviews

A nice place to walk through with old historical buildings but nothing was open. Side walks were uneven so watch your feet.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Our guide Eddie was great. Knowledgeable, good sense of humor, answered tons of questions !
The houses themselves circa 1660 through 1890 were extremely interesting but the curation was amazing. All original furniture and artifacts right down to actual tea bags in the 1950 kitchen in the only “ modern” house that was last lived in.
Huegenot Street is the oldest inhabited street in the USA !
A must see! Ask for Eddie.

Thank you so much, Alec Denninger, for the informative, delightful tour of the historic stone houses in our old college town. Yesterday, 13 AGO sorority sisters from some 45 years ago, ended our glorious weekend reunion together with this tour. Alec was SO personable and full of knowledge beyond what was expected from a tour guide. He made these homes come to life with stories and explanations of what was known as well as what was believed about how these long ago residents lived in the town where we also lived for 4 years. Thank you, Alec, for your time and energy adding enriched memories to our lives.

Our guide, Alec Denninger, was excellent. He is personable, knowledgeable, and helped to make the tour a pleasure.

Alec, our guide, was very knowledgable about the history of the Huguenots and development of the community. He was very friendly and attentive to our curiosity of the buildings. If you are in the area I highly recommend taking the tour.

This National Historic Landmark sits on 6 acres. French Huguenot settled here in 1678. The site is a collection of 7 authentic Dutch-style stone houses dating to 1700s, a burial ground, wigwam and a replica of a 1717 stone church -- with furnishings from the time period. Small museum, gift shop and video in Visitors Center. Escorted tour takes you inside the wigwam, church & one of the houses (we toured the Abraham Hasbrouck House). Note = call ahead for tour times because many of morning time slots are reserved for school groups.

The historic part of Huguenot Street is fairly small, it takes less than an hour to walk it at a very leisurely pace but the town of New Paltz is a cute place

Visiting this French Huguenot community is stepping back to another world. After viewing a short documentary, the tour usually begins at the church where we get even more back ground information. Depending on the day or time, some of the homes are open for guided tours. Each one sheds more light on this part of NY history. It is easy touring, walking around, plenty of parking, and something most visitors to New Paltz unfortunately don't know about!

Great stroll through history. Friendly tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Actual descendent from the original 12 families that settled the area.

Beautiful restorations of unique Hugenot houses, well worth a look. A little north of downtown New Paltz, and right of the Walkill Valley rail trail. It is well worth strolling around, and interesting to learn about Huguenot history.

A great historical record of the Huguenots’ settlement of the region. Many of the unique stone structures have been preserved or rebuilt to give a good representation of life of the Huguenots in the early 18th century. Our guide Sam was great - well-informed, well-spoken, and most affable. Well worth the time and money.

Maria was our tour guide and she was delightful! Very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged. My daughter and I enjoyed the tour very much. We wish we could have visited more of the homes! My daughter is a history major and she enjoyed it very much! Thanks Maria!

Crisp fresh air
Lovely
Trees changing their leaves from green to fall colors
And some rich American history
We live just outside of Manhattan and this 90 minute drive was well worth it
The farm stands were bustling with fresh assorted apples , and many varieties of squash
The town is a fun Place to walk around
Have lunch and just take In the moment

Recommend this

I highly recommend this tour. It is very well organized and presented. Our guide, Eddie, had an immense fund of knowledge and was able to discuss many aspects of the history and daily life of this fascinating place. He enjoyed answering our questions, which he did thoughtfully and with humor. The presentation managed to suggest the way life changed over the generations, and how enslaved Africans, Native Americans and Huguenots--must have experienced daily life and history. A must-see: the painstakingly researched and reconstructed wigwam. There is plentiful evidence on the tour for the complex relations between the Huguenots, Native Americans, and African slaves.

You start in the visitor centre which has a small shop & a small museum inside. There is a short dvd which is very informative. We bought our tickets for $12 and then met our guide and went into three structures. A wigwam, a church and a house. Great information supplied by our guide. The toot took about 90 minutes.

Arrived late for tour but managed to catch up to the tour. Guide allowed us to join the tour. He was excellent. Truly learned a great deal about the development of the area and the religious influences.

A little known bit of history spanning centuries, and representing a crossroads of culture from the 1600's. Our tour guide was Eddie, a history major (who unfortunately does not plan to teach) who gave the two of us what amounted to our own personal tour, and just spoke off the cuff for 90 minutes.

Due to the pandemic, we couldn't go in to any of the houses, but I enjoyed looking from the outside in and reading the signs about all of the history. If I ever make it back to New Paltz, I'll visit again and see the insides

We had an excellent tour guide, Alec Denninger, literally walk us through history. After passing these beautiful, historic buildings for so many years, we finally took a tour. Alec was able to tell us about the arrival of the Huguenots, the Indians who lived there, the families who built the houses and the parts they played in local and American history. He was so personable and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour highly. (I have worked in a historic village)

Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed seeing the inside of the church and home.

Exteriors interesting but no interiors except on limited occasions. Well done history of a side light of American history. Worth seeing if in the region.

If you love Halloween, this is a must see! This is THE PLACE to go to dress up and go trick-or-treating in the Hudson Valley.

Wife's family heritage goes back to the Huguenot's, and as such a visit to the Street is necessary and wonderful! Living history, and the staff are engaging and as interested in the background as you are! For free , this is one of the best values in US historical sites. Highly recommended!

Very close to town.. Easy parking and walk around some historic buildings and cemetery. Close to river too. Good way to kill an hour. Easy walk.

The Historic Huguenot Street consists of several houses built before 1720 by French refugees. While it is not likely to make the list of America's Top Ten historical destinations, it is a worthwhile stopover/walking activity for the whole family, if you find yourself near New Paltz.

Since I marked this as a good family destination, I will also point out that there are a number of Pokestops and several Pokemon Go gyms on and around The Historical Huguenot Street, so the Pokemon Go travelers in your family will likely enjoy the trip as much as those who plan to appreciate the actual historical site. Pick a sunny day for your visit.

Save your money. We had visited Huguenot Street years ago and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the reasons why the Huguenots fled religious persecution and how they developed. This new tour is history rewritten. The focus is on the persecution the Huguenots inflicted on others once they were here. My grandchildren learned little about them. I have never before passed up a gift shop to help out any historical endeavor. This time I made an exception.

Historic Huguenot Street and our time with its tour guide Eddie Moran was the highlight of our 4-day getaway to the New Paltz area and Hudson River Valley.

My spouse and I have taken numerous tours of historic sites in America over the past 30 years. None of them rivaled the tour at Huguenot Street. Eddie was a fount of knowledge. We had NO IDEA there was SO MUCH activity, both nice and nasty, among Europeans settlers in 17th century New England.

What's more, our tour guide delivered all this info in a very entertaining and enthusiastic way. We learned about the people, including French American and African American, who built this early settlement. As we toured the settlers' original stone homes, we learned about their religion, their social relationships, and their politics and economy. Eddie made all this an endlessly fascinating experience that has deepened our understanding of early America.

To top it off, at the end of the tour we asked about dining in New Paltz, and he gave us two great recommendations.

This is a rare piece of early American history. It may be the only original site dealing with the Huguenots, a group of French Protestants, who settled in the old Dutch colony of New York. The buildings shown and exhibited are original buildings though little inside is. The tours, beginning at the Visitors center, itself an original building, begin with a short movie of the story behind how this settlement came about. This is DuBois Fort, First you go to the Bevier-Elting House with its unique design. Next it down to the church and its old cemetery. Proceeding further to the Jean Hasbrouck house you see the stylings of the time. Finally you end in the Deyo House. Here you see about 300 years of history through a series of rooms furnished from the 1600s to the 1930s. It is well done and tells a great story. Our guide was a well versed volunteer who answered our questions and gave us lots of facs and stories of the village. it is well worth your time.

Took a tour led by Sam of historic Huguenot Street. Very knowledgeable and informative. Interesting and educational.

I've gone to Huguenot Street several times over the years, they change up which houses are open for tour each season and it always allows for a new and informative experience each time I come back!

It was very interesting to see the old homes and hear stories about my ancestors past. Cassie was very informative and she let us take our time in each location and answered all of our questions. Great day trip!

Enjoyed strolling around the delightful grounds under amazing trees and among these interesting buildings dating from the early 1700's.

We took my in-laws for a tour of Huguenot Street on their visit from California. Eddie, our tour guide was a champion. He shared a deep breadth of knowledge and easily fielded all or our questions. The homes and unbiased history of early New Paltz blew us all away. Great tour!

You will be amazed with this quaint little settlement. It will bring you back to colonial america. i enjoyed walking through the area. New Paltz is a fun little town with lots to see and do.

We discovered Huguenot Street while on a self-guided walking tour of New Paltz. Later we returned to take the Historic Huguenot Street tour. Our guide, Eddie, was great. We learned so much about the Native Americans and early settlers in this area..

We visited the houses several times and also heard interesting local lectures about the are and the history of the street. They are also even doing a dig to find interesting artifacts of the past.

Excellent tours and glimpse of history re: native populations and dutch and french huguenots. Variety of walking tours- good for all ages. Lovely gift shop and bird sanctuary in walking distance.

From its cemetery with headstones dating as far back as the early 1700s to its stone houses erected in the late 1600s, this is a wonderfully-maintained area laden with a long history, many biographies, and many fine antiques in homes built by the French Huguenots who settled here. There are guided tours by well-informed docents and the old fort still has its gunports. The church, though a reconstruction, gives visitors a different kind of experience than any other. It's well-worth a whole morning or afternoon to visit with family.

First of all, the area is beautiful and the town is fun. While visiting there be sure to stop and do this 90 min tour of the Huguenot stone houses. Very interesting! My tour guide Alec was personable, informative, and professional. Highly recommend him!

Rain held off long enough for our 90+ minute tour. Our local guide was well-versed and interesting as we walked the Street to learn about its history. There is a short film and nice shop in the Visitors Center. The tour is a good way to get introduced to New Paltz and it is an easy walk. The stone houses are remarkable.

to the late 17th century. Park your car and walk the old village filled with Stone Houses belonging to the Freers, Deyos,Le Fevres, Du Bois, Hasbrouck,Bevier, and Crispell. Fascinating! It's so old one can barely read the names on the tombstones in the cemetary!

It was a rainy day with no one out and about. We walked around and looked at the houses and read the info. If in the area worth a stop.

This is very interesting and worthwhile. Original buildings! We walked through the area and had inside tours of several buildings. It was made so much better by our tour guide Eddie, who had an extensive history and interest in Huguenot St. which he imparted with pleasure and personality. He obviously cared about Historic Huguenot Street and all the wonderful history. Thank you Eddie!

Huguenot Street is an historically preserved street with houses and a cemetery that date from the 17th century. There is an app that you can download that gives a walking tour of the street, but it only allows you to see the exterior of the buildings, and the information on the app is limited. I highly recommend the guided tour, which is only $15 for 90 minutes. You get to go inside 4 of the buildings, one of which is a wigwam (which doesn't date from centuries ago -- they don't last that long!) and you learn SO much about the history of this fascinating community of French Protestants who sought religious freedom in the New World. My tour guide was amazing. I wish I could remember his name. He was an older gentleman, and he knew so much. Highlights included visiting the slave quarters in the basement of one of the historic houses and the Victorian monstrosity that a wealthy couple created in the late 19th century out of a simple Huguenot home. Highly recommended for couples, families with kids, anyone!

My wife and I stopped by on a whim and happened to arrive right as a guided tour was starting so we decided to take it. It was a great experience, I’m so glad we decided on the guided tour. It’s a real treat to get to walk inside these historic homes. Our guide Eddie Moran made the experience even better with his passion for history and love for this street really showing in the way he talked throughout the tour. Definitely recommend the guided tour over self guide, you won’t be disappointed.

We had a half day free in the Hudson River area and after browsing through Trip Advisor chose to visit Historic Huguenot Street. As kids we learn about the pilgrims from England but not about some of the other immigrant groups. The area around New Palz was settled by French Calvinists... Huguenots. We chose to take a tour and our guide was great! He knew quite a bit about the French settlers, and even knew some of the descendants.
We were surprised to learn that the Huguenots had slaves.... and that they had followed some of the same routes as the English pilgrims, settling first in Germany, then in Holland and finally a large group finally heading out to the colonies.
The tour also briefly mentioned the Indian tribe that lived there before the French arrived - the Munsees.
Glad we took the time to see it!!

Today, we were guests of homes of ancestors of Huguenot Street. It was as though time stood still and we witnessed the details of upstairs/downstairs daily life. The care of preservation and love of history were evidenced by the superb guide presentation. We look forward to returning to be given the privilege of experiencing more valuable and relevant history.

Our tour of Historic Huguenot Street was wonderfully enjoyable. Sunny and bright weather added to an already delightful day at New Paltz.

We were very impressed with our tour guide Ms. Vanessa Heavyrunner. Soft-spoken and patient, her knowledge of the Huguenot inhabitants and their dwellings was immediately evident. She did not rush our street tour and took ample time to explain the nature of the four homes we visited as well the many interesting artifacts contained within them. Ms. Heavyrunner shared with us that she is a Native American from the Blackfoot Tribe. As such, her life’s experiences provided us an additional dimension of Native American history from the greater New Paltz vicinity and beyond.

In my estimation, Historic Huguenot Street is an absolute must see when visiting the New Paltz area.

When you walk around Huguenot Street it's easy to imagine being taken back to the early part of our founding of the USA...

A great value to have a guided tour by Vanessa. The context of pre-European to post Civil War in her presentation complemented the video and text panel exhibits. Well done to all for presenting and in the preservation of these structures and community!

Nice little street many historical buildings. Great for kids!
Interesting facts about the area are on plaques take a minute to read them.

Missed the tour, bad had some time to stroll around and check out the houses (see pictures). Worth a stop.

Although we live in the Hudson Valley we had never been to this interesting place. Recently, friends from France came to visit and so we took them there. We all enjoyed learning about these early French settlers. There were even costumes for the children to put on to look like French Huguenots! Our guide, Vanessa, was wonderful -- full of interesting stories. Put this on your list if you are in the New Paltz area.

We were surprised to find such a well preserved and excellently presented historic site that is not all-that-well promoted. Our docent (a local citizen volunteer) was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took our group of six through the several buildings giving us time to look and see, hear about the place and its history and ask questions.

If you go, you really need to take the tour as the buildings are only opened by your guide. See the short video in the visitor center first.

Here is a chance to visit an actual (not just reconstructed) 17th century American settlement in the Hudson Valley. Your last stop will show you a revamped old building that is furnished to take you up through the years to about 1930

We gained a much greater appreciation of the history and culture of the area, thanks to the very interesting walking tour led by Gabriel. A great way to see the inside and outside of the houses on Huguenot Street

My wife and I paid the worth while price to get a tour of Huguenot St in New Paltz. Our guide Anthony was extremely knowledgeable. While talking of the plights of these Huguenots from the mid 1600’s was truly amazing. I highly recommend for anyone interested in American history!!

A short but informative walk in this quiet neighborhood of New Paltz town, which immerses us in the history of the settlement of this corner of the Hudson River Valley. Very interesting to see a street well preserved since the beginning of the 18th century.

I visited twice over the span of a week. The first time I downloaded the free app and walked around the buildings which was really good. Then I took a guided tour where I learned so much more about the local history and how it still affects locals who live there today. The gift shop is nice with a selection of local goods. I would recommend going on a day when a guide is available so you can access the inside of the homes. You will get much more out of the tour.

This is a must see for all ages. Our docent, Tom gave a ninety minute narrative that was most interesting and informative. The architecture is something quite special. Be sure to take note of the 42' chimney in one of the houses.

Thanks to AAA tour book we knew this special place was in New Paltz where we were staying. We decided to check it out. We are grateful for Google maps because we found no signage and it is quietly tucked away in a small residential area. Once we found the visitor center we watched the excellent introduction video and decided to take the guided tour. Our guide Eddie Moran was knowledgeable and pleasant. The 90 minutes flew by. Eddie is a direct decendent of one of the original 12 families that made up this community. His love of American history and enthusiasm for teaching others provided us with a rich experience. If you go and it is closed you can walk the street using a phone app, however I do not believe you will get the full story of this unique village.

Eddie is the best guide I’ve ever had. It is clear that he loves archeology. Our family group continued discussing the issues he brought up in the days following. How often does that happen?
I strongly recommend this tour. I learned so much.

We visited Huguenot Street last week and really enjoyed it. It's amazing these houses have stood for hundreds of years and we can still walk through them! Liz was our tour guide and was great. She made you feel like she actually knew the people that lived there and how they lived.

Eddie, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I wasn’t expecting to have as much fun as I did. 😊
Thank you for the history lesson and a great afternoon.

Walk back into time when the Europeans began to settle the Hudson River Valley. During any season you will be enchanted by the beauty and history of this street and area. A must see if you're in New Paltz or near by! A great place to walk around.

We were on a Road Trip from England around NY and PA, unfortunately we weren't in the area when the Street was open with guided tours. We downloaded the App onto my phone and we followed that around the streets and houses, etc. The App does give you lots of information but obviously you don't get to go inside the buildings. Even so it's a good place to wander around. There are information boards if you don't have the App.

Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz is a portal to another era, a winding path that leads to the very heart of the past. As I strolled through its historic grounds, I felt the whispers of centuries past, the echoes of lives lived and stories told.

And then, I met Mathew and Maya, the charming docents who brought the history to life with their infectious enthusiasm and boundless knowledge. Their passion was palpable, their words weaving a spell of wonder and curiosity. They were the perfect guides, navigating me through the labyrinth of the past with ease and charm.

Their engaging narratives transformed the stones and timbers of the ancient houses into living, breathing entities, imbuing the past with a sense of vitality and meaning. Mathew and Maya were more than mere guides – they were storytellers, conjuring the spirits of the past and breathing life into the dusty annals of history.

Historic Huguenot Street is a treasure trove of stories, a place where the past and present converge in a swirl of imagination and discovery. With guides like Mathew and Maya, it is a destination that will captivate your heart and ignite your curiosity. Visit, and let the magic of the past envelop you.

Very quaint area with charming streets filled with houses from the 1600's. There are at least 7 buildings and a small museum and charming gift shop. An amazing piece of history it is as if time has stood still on that street. Worth seeing. Plaques and tours can give you the historic background or you can just roam the street by yourself. Highly recommend if you are a history buff.

This was our second visit to Historic Huguenot Street. The first one was several years ago and a lot has changed. The most notable was the addition of a replica of the type of Wigwam used by the Esopus people who were native to the area settled by the French Huguenots in the 17th Century. Our guide Vanessa Heavyrunner, is herself a Native American and a direct descendant of Chief Heavyrunner of the Blackfoot Nation, She gave a thorough history of the Esopus people, the Huguenot families as well as the African slaves that were held in bondage by these families who fled Europe ironically to escape persecution. I held a slave collar in my hands and tried to imagine what it was like to have to wear one my entire life. It was a remarkable experience and Vanessa was a wonderful guide. She was knowledgable, warm and friendly. One of the best guides we have ever had.

Professional & interesting tour. If concerned about your walking ability; dont worry; bldgs not far apart, & are on flat
ground. Also, there are pauses to hear information on the history of the locale.
Sam, our tour guide, had interesting facts to discuss and did so with a sense of humor.
If you are anywhere in the area, I
recommend the tour; you will certainly learn something interesting

Unfortunatelly, we did not have much time to spend there, however this is one of the place worthy to visit in New Paltz especially with children all ages. Good history lesson for everyone.

Knowledgeable tour guide, Eddie Moran. Interesting information about the history of Huguenots in the Hudson Valley from the colonial period to the 1950’s. Talked about the interactions between the indeginous tribes and the Huguenots and slavery. Great learning about the historical trends of the area.

This historic district is composed of several streets with seven reconstructed stone houses, a museum, park area, and a charming church and cemetery. The Huguenots came to the USA seeking religious freedom. It takes you back to a different era in time. One of the houses has a British flag as it was a place where British soldiers were once quartered.

Extremely interesting guided tour of historical houses. Eddie was a topnotch guide - very well informed on the history of the street, starting from the 1670s.

The tour was overall very informative and fun. Our guide Maria, was very helpful and able to answer all of our questions. She seemed very excited about telling us the history and pointing out cool artifacts in some of the houses. The houses themselves were set up in a way that it took you back in time and the wigwam was very cool. The groups were small so it felt very personalized. Overall I had a great time at Huguenot Street however I would have liked to hear more about the other families and houses that we couldn’t enter due to water damage.

I really loved walking down to this street when I was in school. It's like walking into a time warp into the 1600s. The houses are really cool, and you also get the view of the mountain.

I really like it the most during the fall. It's really beautiful to go to during that time of year. It's also cool around Halloween. I've never done the tours here but I've walked passed a tour while it was going on. Seemed pretty interesting.

There is no charge to visit Huguenot Street on your own, however, I highly recommend booking a guided walking tour to better learn about it’s fascinating history. With the guided tour you not only get an in-depth account about Huguenot Street’s architecture and the people who resided in its buildings, but you also have the opportunity to go inside the historic house museums. Our guide, Anthony, was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and has a genuine enthusiasm for his job. He skillfully answered all of our questions and really went above and beyond all expectations for the guided tour.

The DuBois Fort Visitor Center features an informational video that is well worth watching before walking around the historical district. It also has a shop with an impressive amount of books and charming gifts.

A visit to Huguenot Street provides the opportunity to walk through history and is an excellent way to spend an afternoon.

A mix of different well maintained structures & cemetery from the late 1600's that show how life was during a very different time in the Mid Hudson Valley of New York.

Not only is this one of the few places in the United States where you can see 18th century Dutch buildings that are well taken care of, but a place where you can do it in relative solitude.

As part of your visit to the historic and beautiful Hudson River Valley, don't miss the excellent Huguenot Street historic site in the lovely town of New Paltz, New York. Featuring several 17th and early 18th century stone houses--furnished with period pieces, I recommend you take the 90-minute tour and get an excellent history lesson about the French Huguenot community that settled here over 300 years ago. My guide was a young man named Eddie who is distantly related to 4 of the 7 original families who settled this area. He knew the history very well and related a story that was captivating and eye-opening in understanding the background of these people and why they moved here from Europe in the mid-1600's.

We were looking for an adventure near New York City and Historic Huguenot Street was perfect. We were very lucky to have Sam as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and charming. We saw an authentic Wigwam, a beautiful stone church, an old graveyard and several old houses. Sam explained the history of the region and of the Huguenots. He left us with an understanding of the daily life of the community and how the social structure worked. It was a great experience and I highly recommend visiting Historic Huguenot Street.

Even in the off-season (December-April) this is a wonderful site and tour. In addition to getting a glimpse into the lives of the Huguenot settlers, the homes,artifacts and cultural remnants reflect the histories of other groups (the Munsee tribes, African slaves, Dutch settlers).

Our guide, Vanessa Heavyrunner, made all the difference. She set the historical background, and added a lot of flourish and context that made the experience informative and a lot of fun...the 90 minutes passed too quickly.

Will definitely be back in warmer weather to see the remainder of the site (the off-season tour included the Dubois Fort and three homes).

The tour was great! Our guide was knowledgeable and informative, and also very friendly and enthusiastic. It was engaging enough for my young daughter, and Sam handled her questions very well. We were able to discuss everything with him and he was willing to spend as much time with us as he could before the next tour. I’m very glad we decided to stop here, especially since we had Sam as our tour guide (the other guide we saw there seemed a bit less effective and approachable).

Such a great place to walk around and check our the old stone buildings. Even the little ones enjoyed it!

Our guide Maria Coppola did a wonderful job explaining the history and significance of Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz. The tour lasted 90 minutes and provided a great understanding of New Paltz and its origin.

Excellent tour by Eddie Moran. He knows the history and presents clear information. This is a must see stop if you are interested in early American history, New York history and African American history. They present not just the experiences of white settlers but the African Americans whom they held in bondage, including John Hasbrouck. He gained his freedom and artificacts of his life are displayed..

Also,Sojourner Truth was enslaved in Ulster County and others also gained freedom. Come see this little known history site.

Visited here on a nice weather day in October. The tour of the street is mostly outdoor and if you are lucky, you will informed by the best tour guide. This elderly intelligent and vibrant lady, who escorts you in and around the old houses, explains the history of the area in an understandable precise manner. Also, the young lady in the visitor center is especially helpful and knowledgeable.The only drawback is finding this place, as with others in the Hudson Valley area. There is a lack of signage and directions. You would think as a State Historical Site, the NY DOT would provide ample directions. If need be, ask one of the locals for directions as I did. If you enjoy an early American historical lesson, then this place is for you.

We just stopped by here at the end of the day and it turned out to be the best part of our 2-day trip to the Hudson Valley! The homes were in pristine condition, the tour was very interesting (Thanks Eddie!) and it truly was a step back in time. My 14 year-old daughter loved it, as did my parents and I. Highly recommend!

We stumbled upon a very well preserved street of 17th century homes in New Paltz, New York while on vacation. The Huguenots fled France to escape Catholic persecution in the late 1600s and some settled in the New Paltz area. The tour of the homes was guided by a very knowledgable docent.

If you love history you will love this tour. We enjoyed it very much! I thought that was very informative and interesting. They have a nice gift shop too.

Thank you Sam for a tour of your magical street. You were an awesome tour guide and we learned so much!!!!!

A really interesting tour, I learned a lot of well rounded history. The whole experience was made better by an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide Sam! Had a great time

Historic Huguenot Street in New Platz, NY offers informative "In the Moment" tours, with costumed guides playing a role, as they educate about this historic site's past.

We were greeted at the visitors center by a cheerful attendant who answered our questions, and directed us to the presentation in the next room. The video described the plight of the Huguenot families and their migration to this location. It was an interesting insight into a little known facet of American history.

We didn't have time for the tour, but wandered down the streets of this quaint historic town, imagining what life must have been like in the 17th century. It was a memorable experience.

My husband and I went on a tour of this wonderfully preserved historic and picturesque street. Maria was our guide and she did a terrific job. She spoke very clearly and was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Munsee and Huguenot history. I recommend a visit here for anyone interested in regional, religious, and American history.

Very peaceful and relaxing a lot of history dating back to the 1600s. New Paltz hosts events here from time to time and a farmers market. Close to everything downtown NewPaltz. Can take a guided tour or explore on your own. Best part No traffic aloud. No cars so extremely safe.

My family and I went for the Family Day (free!) Tour on Father's Day and found ourselves fascinated by learning, seeing and experiencing intimate details surrounding the Founding Families of Huguenot Street. Led by Excellent Eddie, our Brilliant Tour Guide, we saw the a copy of the original document where Huguenots traded 40,000 acres surrounding New Paltz for trinkets with the Lenape tribe - Eddie didn't miss a beat when he explained that the local tribes didn't read and had a different comprehension of the "trade"! We also heard from Eddie that all the founding families owned multiple slaves and heard about their inhumane treatement; for example, we were able to hold a replica collar forced to be worn by a New Paltz slave that had the family's name on the collar. Eddie highlighted, reminded us and clarified that Northerners like to bash the Southerners for their history slavery when the North was guilty too. Fascinating to learn about the roots of New Paltz and experience the inside of the homes. Eddie answered all our questions, didn't rush us and paid attention to our comfort considering the hot day. If you are in New Paltz, don't miss this tour! Even to walk the street you can step back in history. Huguenot Historical Society thanks for keeping this history alive!

We just completed a great tour with Liz back through 350 years of history in New Paltz. I highly recommend this educational tour.

My wife and I were given a most informative and enjoyable tour of Historic Huguenot Street by the docent, Maria. Maria did a remarkable job in taking us back in time to tell us about the area, the native Indians that preceded the Huguenots and how the area around Huguenot Street was developed. Very worthwhile

We were impressed by the architectural representation of 17th and 18th century stone houses. Our visit was enhanced by our outstanding tour guide, Eddie Moran. He demonstrated passion and knowledge addressing our questions and clearly explained the Huguenot heritage.
Huguenot Street visit is a must, highly recommended which can be complemented by visiting other attractive venues in New Paltz. Visited site on June 10 2018

Martin Luther started the "trouble" by being true to his experience of God in The Word.

The Huguenots were zealous for that same experience of God. The domination by European Catholic loyalty resulted in torture and martyrdom of these Huguenots. Some fled to the new world and the Hudson valley in the 1600s to establish communities of religious freedom.

Amazingly, some of the homes of these "refugees" stand nearly as they were built in the 1600 and 1700s. Homes of the wealthy and powerful are found in Hyde Park. (Vanderbilts and Roosevelts). These Huguenot homes were homes of the faithful.

My family and I visited Huguenot Street a few months ago when it was an icky, rainy day and a bit chilly for an April day. To our surprise, as an Army family our tour was free due to the location being a Blue Star family museum! Maria was our tour guide and she was beyond fabulous. Not only was she knowledgeable, she was funny and patient with my myriad of questions. As someone with a giant adoration of history and learning about the people of the past and how they end up where they are, she certainly catered to my interests. With two teenage boys in tow, she also ensured that she touched on topics to catch their interests and provide them with fascinating information. I highly recommend if you go, ask for Maria! America is not the best at preserving its history, but this is one area not to miss. The stories of the Huguenots are fascinating and the Dutch homes are very well preserved. We lived in Europe for a few years and it was truly interesting to see the settlements of the Dutch and French New Yorkers. One last bit, the gift shop has some book gems if you love to read history and I don't remember the name of the woman working the store, but she was incredibly nice!

Liz was a great tour guide. She really knew the history of the site and gave us an interesting and informative tour!

Eddie the history major was an amazing tour guide who took me on a 1.5 hour deep dive into the history of the Native American and Huguenot people who settled the area. Eddie is a walking talking encyclopedia of history, tradition, culture, religion, politics, and I loved his wonderful narrative stories weaving everything together. I learned so much and enjoyed the charming gift shop too.

Thank you to our guide, Alec Denninger, for an enjoyable tour of Huguenot Street buildings.
We were a group of 13 women who went to SUNY New Paltz about 45 years ago. Many of us had never been inside the homes for a tour and learned some interesting facts from Alec.
Highly recommend!

Tom, our guide provided a wonderful tour of the street and historic homes. His breadth and depth of knowledge was excellent, answering all of our questions. Definitely worth a visit.

We loved our tour with our guide, Tom! This historical site truly takes you back in time and Tom’s depth of knowledge enhances the whole experience. It was unexpectedly snowing when we arrived, but that didn’t stop Tom from providing us with a great time. With the tour being around an hour long, it’s the perfect amount of time for history buffs to get their fix or for those just being “dragged along.” Tour tickets are also very fairly priced. Well worth checking it out!

Interesting little tour. The guide took us into a couple of buildings, including the church, which was interesting. It is an interesting place, if you are interested in history.

Thanks to Eddie Moran, our incredibly personable tour guide, we spent time learning about a small slice of history. The tour was informative and Eddie brought cleverness and authenticity to it. Understandably, the time frame is limited, but we would have loved to seen more than 4 buildings. This tour is highly recommended.

Unique historic street in New Paltz..takes you back to Colonial times. Historic houses are unique here as there are several in a row

the tour started in one of the old homes, now a museum, with a video, which we did not get a chance to watch. the tour guide (a young student/actress) was very knowledgeable about the area and the history.She answered all of our questions. The walk between the structures was short but the tour took approximately an hour. It was an hour well spent. I wish there were more homes to view but the modest home, the church, the grand Victorian and the wigwam gave an overview of life back in the 1700-1800's. It was Father's Day and the tour was free for us, but it would have been well worth the fee. Most children under 8 wouldn't enjoy it.

We had Sam, who was a wonderful docent. We were able to get inside the wigwam, church and a home. We received history on the role of the church in the community, but very little of the actual structure was historically accurate. The house and wigwam were fairly accurate, and Sam was able to provide in depth history on both.

You need to pay $12 for a guided tour, and will be able to enter whichever structures they are offering at the time, or you can just walk the neighborhood.

Some of the signage was also inaccurate. I hope some day soon they provide additional information to clarify discrepancies.

My 7x great-grandparents were French Huguenot patentees in New Paltz, so we took the historic homes tour with lead guide Amber. Her presentations and stories throughout were extremely interesting; but even better, Amber was enthusiastic with just the right touch of drama to bring to life the families and times reaching back into the 1700s. This was a standout tour on our "history sponging" visit to New England, thanks to Amber. Be sure to take a walk through the oldest cemetery, too.

I thought the tour fell short! We were disappointed. The guide was very good and extremely informative. It was $12 a person. We saw the wigwam, the cemetery, church, and house next to the cemetery. None of the other houses on the street were open to the public

The tour lasted 90 min. I was fortunate to have Willa, a knowledgeable college student, as my guide. The other employees at the visitors' center are also very friendly.

We loved our visit on a cold, late-fall day. It seemed in keeping with the historical mood of this wonderful old place. Our docent was Anthony and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly, and so patient with all my questions! He made the history come alive as we explored the wigwam and three houses. Even the wigwam became interesting because of what he explained— for example, it’s hoped that it will last ten years and the staff burns fires in it to keep the interior wood and reeds dry. Our favorite was the large house with the downstairs kitchen. Anthony told us a true ghost story that took place there about a little slave boy. The ambiance was palpable. I will return to see it again in the summer, and the Christmas holiday events sound a real treat too.

Wonderful stone architecture, but really made to come alive by our terrific guide, Sam. Thanks! Sam was so good at putting things into a social context and really gave the history a lot of meaning. I love historic sites, and this was one of the best tours I have taken. I especially found it meaningful that the organization reburied a male slave's bones which had been sitting in their archives for a hundred years. His grave is in the main burial ground and has a beautiful saying from Ghana--"It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten". Wow.

The village has an old historic area of old buildings and homes. It’s an interesting walk in the area to learn a little about the town.

Our tour guide, Eddie, was cheerful, charming and extremely knowledgeable about the houses, the original native peoples, the first Hugenots and subsequent settlers. He used his own family to illustrate the complexities of the local history. The 4 houses open on this day were lovely, with some fascinating artifacts that were clearly explained, set up as they would be in the normal course of a day. The start was at lovely old Fort DuBois, which doubled as the gift shop and had an introductory video to view. There was a pretty authentic wigwam built the old way by local native peoples that we entered for part of the tour, and that was fascinating. Parking is nearby. Just a lovely experience!

Great place for history buffs. Our tour guide, Maria, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We enjoyed seeing the way people lived in late 1600s and early 1700s. Truly a can't miss stop when in the beautiful Hudson Valley!

A tour of the street includes a visit inside four buildings. Their story provides a good look at an early community of Dutch and French settlers in the Hudson Valley of New York. Be sure to watch the video and take the walking tour.

Go visit this awesome historic sight and get a great guided tour. We learned so much from Sam the tour guide.

On a beautiful Saturday my wife and I decided to make a day trip to New Paltz and visit Historic Huguenot Street. This open air museum is a historic district consisting of a number of colonial era stone homes, a graveyard, a reconstructed church and reconstructed Native American wigwam. They offer guided tours during the warmer months on weekends. We arrived in the early afternoon and took the next available tour. Our tour guide, Sam, was a great guy. He explained everything in detail, offering to answer questions and providing great information with enthusiasm. The buildings are all in excellent shape, very beautiful stone houses on a quaint idyllic street. The interior gives one a snapshot of life when the houses were new. I learned a lot about the founding of New Paltz by the Huguenots, its colonial history and early American History as well. Overall a very informative, fun and interesting way to spend a couple of hours.

While visiting New Paltz, NY, we took a tour of the Historic Huguenot Street
This is a must see stop if you are interested in early American history of New York.
Our guided tour by Eddie was amazing as he knows the history about the early generations of French Huguenot settlers. The tour of their houses helped us learn about how they live and why they settled. We also provided information on the local Indians who lived there before, what tribes they are related to, and where they have been dispersed to.
It was very well done, and quite an amazing look into the history of the Huguenots and was quite delightful to see the preservation of these structures and community at large.

Honest and informative lessons on local history. Our tour guide, Eddie, was passionate and ready to answer any question our group had.

Tour emphasis was on the Huguenots' mistreatment of the local Indians and the beatings they inflicted on their slaves. We left with few insights into what the Huguenot lifestyle was like and a firm belief it would have been better for America if the Huguenots had stayed in Europe.

A fortunate happenstance brought us to a once-a-month tour focused on the Women of Huguenot Street. Kara, our Guide, used a state-of-the-art IPad linked to a Bluetooth, speaker to share recorded narratives by professional staff members that gave the tour a personal "you were there" touch. We visited a number of dwellings starting with a re-created 'wig-wam' and progressing through houses with rooms decorated in various period furnishings. The highlight of the tour was seeing rooms in a house that was not normally open for viewing.
Thanks for a most enjoyable visit !!!!!

There are many ways to experience and learn about the Huguenots here--we did all three: watched the video, took the self-guided walking tour, and enjoyed a docent-led tour which took us inside the houses. It was extremely interesting, the site is well researched and maintained, and our guide, Tom, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We highly recommend spending an afternoon here.

Our guide Vanessa really gave us a great tour. I loved the Huguenot story and of course the houses but was really impressed with her explanations of the Native American and African American parts of the story too. Great site and great tour.

We ran across this amazing historical area when we were exploring New Paltz. It’s a free attraction with amazing homes from the 1600 & 1700’s which were built by a group of French settlers to the region. There is the church with a great old cemetery by it. This is an area I will visit again when I go upstate NY! Highly recommend it!

We spend the summer in New Paltz & this is a nice place to bring visitors.
We walked by several of the old stone homes. The museum was closed the day we decided to go.
It's a nice area to walk through & it's free. Also visit the old cemetery nearby.

Eddie Moran lead an amazingly knowledgeable tour the site. He provided all pertinent information from many differing socioeconomic and cultural viewpoints. Historic Huguenot Streets deals forthrightly with all the history and issues of the time (i.e. religious tolerance, native relations, slavery). Young Master Moran knows his family history and it causes him to leads a lively tour. A Southern loved getting a great "new" history lesson. Thanks Eddie!! Thanks Historic Huguenot!! Keep up the good work.

Short little street with some historic houses. Download their app and stroll. Cute. Plan on spending z20to 30minutes. Take the tour if you’re really really interested!

“SANKOFA. It is not wrong to go back for what you have forgotten.”

Engraving on burial marker of a man likely enslaved at the Huguenot (Dutch & French) settlement in New Paltz, NY. His remains were found during an archeological dig in a random open unmarked area, left for years, and once identified as an African male, were appropriately buried with the townspeople from that time. Historic tours since my childhood vs. now are vastly different. In the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s, my family were the ones asking about Native and African Americans (and women) in the development of the colonies. This tour included their stories and told the ugly truth about history...without our having to ask. My two children (age 10) who were on this tour heard an accurate historical account without my family asking. This tour at the Huguenot settlement in New Paltz NY even went as far to educate folks about generational poverty that followed abolishment... as well as the impact on native tribes. Thank you Sam!

New Paltz is a great town to use as a base for hiking and for just acting like a tourist. Several good places to eat, and down along the river, this small historical site.

This 10-acre National Historic Landmark District includes a Visitor Center, seven historic stone houses, a reconstructed 1717 Huguenot church, exhibit and program spaces, archaeological sites, and a burial ground that dates to the very first settlers. Huguenot Street also maintains an extensive archive that preserves early local history collections and family papers, along with a research library.

Well worth what we paid for the tour; Cassie is a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide and answered all of our questions. Everyone working here clearly cares about the mission of preserving the structures and sharing the history of the Huguenots. Would highly recommend you take the tour and try to get Cassie as your guide!

Walking down Huguenot street is like walking down through history, as you'll see houses built in the 17th century by French Huguenots flying France where they were persecuted for their religious beliefs. Depending on the day, some homes are open for guided tours. Each one sheds more light on this part of NY history. It is easy touring, walking around, plenty of parking, and something most visitors to New Paltz unfortunately don't know about! There are also special historical weekends, when they re-enact everyday life chores: actual food preparation on an open campfire, blacksmithing, soldier demonstrating what it took to fire one shot with an early gun. A good video about the Huguenots is on a continuous loop at the visitors' center. Always awe inspiring to see their fortitude and how they prospered. There is a Sanctuary nearby, bordering the Walkill River; where you can rent kayaks in the summer.

Fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Eddy, was extremely knowledgeable! He answered all our questions & was very patient! We loved seeing how the Huguenots lived, as that is my heritage!

We walked Huguenot Street with the app that offers a self guided tour on our phone as it was too early for a guided tour and it was well worth it. The architecture and the feeling of history of the region was clearly felt and worth your time. I am sure the guided tour into the homes is even better!

The tour was very informative and interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was actually a descendant of one of the local Huguenot families. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in local history. Children under the age of ten may not appreciate all the details and the tour was at least an hour and a half.

We've been thru the stone houses many times before, and enjoyed every tour. The most recent visit was a special weekend, and had re-enactors showing everyday life chores. Actual food preparation on an open campfire, blacksmithing, and a soldier demonstrating what it took to fire one shot with an early gun. A good video about the Huguenots was on a continuous loop at the visitors' center. Always awe inspiring to see their fortitude and how they prospered. These buildings were built hundreds of years ago, and aren't the most accommodating to disabilities.

This is truly an interesting historical site! There is a free app you can download to look at the houses, which are from the early 18th century. You can also get a guided tour by checking in at the gift shop/museum.

If you're looking for a day in beautiful scenery (New Paltz) and a wonderful experience of history, then I'd highly recommend Historic Huguenot Street. Our docent Sam was so knowledgable and engaging that the time sped by. A wonderful experience!

Any time of the year is great for visiting the oldest street in the US. During the summer you will be greeted by men and women in period costumes and sometimes feel the breezes from the nearby Wallkill River. See many visitors from around the world who are always amazed by the scenic views. Walk a little down the street to find a bird sanctuary and just try and name the different varieties. You'll find some working farms the farther you walk. The closer you get to the village of New Paltz you'll want to stop an have a bite in an operating brewery. Any day is a great day to imagine the families that settled in this area and build the very homes you can visit.

This tour takes you into 3 very, very old stone homes, where French Hugenots got their foothold in the New World. Our tour guide, Eddie, was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the various peoples who lived there - the French, the Dutch, the British, and the Esopus tribe of Native Americans. These homes are a treasure - go see them!

This street was very cool to visit. The history of the old houses were interesting and the houses themselves were beautiful!

walking down Huguenot street is a very nice way to spend a few hours. the buildings are well kept, and you get sense of what life was like 400 years ago.

This is a great spot to enjoy a quiet walk at any time of day. This year, we were able to visit when the homes were open and we took the last tour of the day. Check their website and call first as tour times can change quickly. We enjoyed the tour very much. Parking can be difficult in New Paltz. We parked at the small lot near the restrooms which was easy to get in and out of. The next evening, I walked down into town from our lodgings at the Travel Lodge. A bit of a walk for those with mobility issues (of which I have a few) but completely doable.

We enjoyed our visit, particularly the guided tour. We learned much about the local history, the Huguenot society, their homes and the community they created. Our guide, Tom, was first rate - engaging, knowledgeable and gracious.

What a beautiful way to spend a Saturday! The houses are well-preserved and staged so that you can immerse yourself in the world of the Huguenots. We went the day of Applestock too so it was a lovely day all around. Our tour guide Liz was excellent and enthusiastic. Highly recommend!

Although in the grand scheme of things, the Huguenot settlement in New Paltz barely rates a footnote to a footnote, it is also the American story in microcosm: a persecuted minority comes to America and over many generations of hard work makes good without totally losing their own culture, in this case French and Dutch.

Fortunately, many of their homes have been preserved on Huguenot Street, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. They are now furnished and decorated to reflect the eras and personal fortunes of this settlement of some 350 years.

I took the guided tour today (It's the only way you can see the interiors of these houses.) My guide Eddie Moran was very knowledgeable, thorough and informative in his discussions of the artifacts and daily lives of the generations who inhabited Huguenot Street, including the enslaved peoples who did provided much of the manual labor. Highly recommended.

Eddie Moran made this an unforgettable guided tour. A must do if in the area and interested in the history of the area. His energy, enthusiasm, and depth of knowledge are impressive.

We really enjoyed our visit. It is a step in time over centuries. Maria, our guide, was very informative.

On a whim, we decided to pay this attraction a visit after picking up a flyer for it in our hotel. Previously we had simply not even known of its existence. What a fun, interesting and pleasant surprise it was! In order to fully appreciate Huguenot Street and its history, it is necessary to join a guided tour. Our guide, Eddie, was excellent, and his enthusiasm for the area and its history came through as he shared the story of Huguenot Street and the fact that its story is also America's story. A visit to Historic Huguenot Street is a must for anyone with an interest in American History and a very pleasant and interesting addition to Hudson Valley travel itineraries.

My husband and I have gone on many historical tours around the U.S. This tour might have been the best one ever. Our tour guide Eddie was a young man who is descended from the original settlers of this area. He has made it his personal mission to learn about these ancestors and share their story with others.

Eddie's commentary went far beyond the ordinary material which museum docents are required to memorize before they are allowed to do public tours. For Eddie, this is his family, his history and he wants others to know about it so it can be preserved. Eddie is an articulate speaker, a deep thinker and full of knowledge. But he is also deeply relatable. Honestly, this was the most captivating hour-long talk we've heard in a very long time.

At the end of our tour, I asked Eddie what he plans to do for a career. I told him I thought he would make an excellent professor. He said he will be starting his PhD program this fall. :-) This young man may end up being the world's foremost expert on this material. We wish him well.

Very interesting historical sites that cover about 300 years. Fantastic guide named Vanessa who was able to give us an unexpected lesson on the local Indians who lived there before, what tribes they are related to, and where they have been dispersed to. She also was able to answer ever question asked of her about the houses we toured. She's obviously done her homework. Thank you for a fascinating 1-1/2 hours, Vanessa!

from the very start, a look at an early Native American wigwam was shown to us. The detail and effort put forth in the construction of this structure are unmatched. Thee are many historical venues but this is the first that not only predates the others but is fastidious in the attention to detail in its preservation. This is well worth the price and worthy of your time.

We walked through the Historic Huguenot Street and the signs posted were informative. However, I would suggest taking a guided tour to get the most out the area.

Three friends (fellow retired teachers) and I spent a pleasant morning recently taking the guided tour of Huguenot Street and learning of its interesting history. Although you can tour the historic district independently and for free, I recommend the guided tour (only $12--and $10 for seniors) as you will learn a great deal more from the knowledgeable guides and be able to enter and tour the houses and church. (The tour is supposed to be an hour, but our guide was so enthusiastic and had so much information to share that it was closer to 1 and 1/2 hours!) A very lovely and interesting site.

Fascinating neighborhood of historic stone houses. Nice to stroll the street and look at the old buildings. The museum provides a very good description of the settlers and what the New Paltz area was like way back when.

Huguenot Street offers a glimpse into life during the earliest time in our country's history. Stop in at the visitor's center to book a tour- this will give you the greatest insight into the buildings and the people who inhabited them in the area. After your tour, continue to walk around the area. It is lovely. You could stroll over to the community garden and continue To walk through a bird sanctuary back up to the street and then back to your car. While you are there, check out all of the other things that New Paltz has to offer- fun shops, antique centers, art galleries, and many restaurants. One could easily spend an entire day here. Highly recommended.

Narrated tour with Liz was very informative. We started in the Wigwam and then toured the insides of 3 homes, would not have known the historic significance without her, nor could you get in the buildings.

I am a long time resident of New Paltz and always bring friends new to the town for a stroll down Huguenot Street. The cemetery is an interesting spot, where you'll find the original settlers. There are also tours, though I haven't been on one since I was a child. On Halloween, the historical society has folks dress up as the settlers and kids trick or treat on the door steps.

Our tour of the historic homes with Eddie was amazing!!!! He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly quite passionate about the history, the people, the architecture, and the decor. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the historic Huguenot region!!!

This is like falling in love with the 17th century. Such a peaceful stroll and a great opportunity for photos.

This street is a little hidden treasure! A great piece of history to these parts. Am going to go back.

Located within a short walk from the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and the Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary, this historic area makes a visit to New Paltz a full day's activity. Great for bikers and hikers, and with plenty to do and see for all family members, Buildings are not open now, due to the pandemic, but the hiking trails and garden walks are still open, and make for a great destination for leaf-looking this fall. And there are several good eating places in this college town.

These early stone houses are beautiful, and if you don't have time to go through them, it is definitely worth at least a drive down the street to connect with our early history. I know Europe has buildings that are earlier, but in the United States, homes of this age are really rare, and they are worth a visit!

1700 stone houses, graveyard, small museum, magnificent grounds and trees. Tours available, as well as picnic tables. My dog likes it too

A lovely and quiet street where colonists from long ago settled. Some nicely built and sweet houses. Nothing flashy but calm and lovely.

Eddie Moran is an amazing tour guide. He knows his Huguenot Street history to a T. He was patient with some of our elderly/slow moving folks, he entertained all of our questions and answered them thoughtfully. He was engaging and kept us all interested in every aspect of the tour. Mark my words, he's going to be a major force in this country... or in Ireland (inside joke).

It was very interesting. Tom was a very good tour guide and answered all of our questions. Not too long, and very informative. I recommend it if you’re in the area.

My wife and I went back again (we've been several times) and had a tour of the houses and history of the Huguenots.
Our tour guide, Eddie Moran, was a History Major (Senior) at the College and
really knew his stuff - - he knew the basic history of the place going back
hundreds of years, he mentioned some corrections needed to the existing pamphlets
and road signs, (he's done his homework), plus anecdotes that made us
feel like we were living back in the past.
I'm not big on history, but this tour was easy going and fascinating.
Highly recommend.

This is a must see if you are interested in New York State history. You get a true sense of how this state and country developed from the original native americans, and european colonists, including slavery. Our tour guide Anthony was great. He was friendly and knowledgeable, as well as patient.

On one of the hottest days of the Summer in New Paltz, I arrived at Hugenot Street. I found my Ancestors house right away as it is now the gift shop! Jasmine was extremely helpful and gave me several ideas of how to further my research while I was there. It was amazing to find this historical gem!

We really enjoyed this site. If you like edutainment, you should probably pass on by, but if you really like hearing and to some extent experiencing history as it was lived, then Huguenot St ranks right up there with many other historic sites, mainly because it is still very much a part of a functioning village - many of the ancient houses on the street are still occupied.

The guided tour takes you into some of the preserved (but no longer occupied) houses, and really provides a sense of the context and history of this place.

I would not recommend this for families with young children, or like I said, people who like their history with flashing lights, but for everyone else worth the hour or two to take the tour.

New Pfalz is a bit of a tourist village, so spend a bit of time there as well.

After some bad weather we couldn’t go hiking so found this fun museum - did the tour w/ Liz and she was great. Would recommend - very interesting

My family and I toured around the area and went into several buildings for the formal talks - a highlight was the church. I could feel the souls of bygone years seeping into my psyche. The history of the area is very interesting and I always like when I can include walking the walk (not just hearing the talk! ;) !)

Really amazingly preserved and more extensive than we expected! Several homes from very early on including all of the signage. It’s roped off from the main road so you can peacefully walk around the neighborhood

This historic site features a docent tour by a knowledgeable local guide who is a descendant of one of the Huguenot settlers who came to New Paltz, seeking religious freedom. The tour talks about the settlers as well as the indigenous people, and the enslaved people. It’s fascinating history. The site itself, consisting of several buildings, is also very pleasant to walk through on a nice day. The visitors center had a supplementary exhibit, and also has a gift shop and bathroom facilities. We brought a picnic lunch with us and found a table in the shade. The guide answered questions, and fielded queries to which he admitted he didn’t know the answer (rare). It’s well worth a visit if you are going to be in the area, and it’s an easy trip from NYC as well as from Albany.

Beautiful old houses.
No access at the time we were there but a treat nonetheless. 0ne of the best New Paltz attractions.

My favorite part of this street is the old burial ground. I am sure at one time it was bigger. Some of stones date back to the early 1700s. There is also a nice gift shop.

I took a side trip up to New Platz, NY to visit the Historic Huguenot Street, that the City had preserved as a glimpse into the past of the City of New Platz founding. This small area of homes has been preserved as an example of the founding families and their quest for religious tolerance which was not so easy even back in the 1600 and 1700's.

The French Huguenots settled in this area to get away from the restrictions of New England and then the English rule of former Dutch New Amsterdam. This homes represent the first families that settled in the area of the city by the river. Some of the homes have been modernized over the years and have been historically repaired and others have preserved by the families that sold them to the City of New Platz.

The tour is very interesting and the home architecture is fascinating, it may not be the best activity though for small children who will not be interested in something like this.

Our tour guide, Maria, was fantastic. We were the only ones on the tour but she went all out to mke sure we saw everything and all of our many questions were answered.

Our guide, Tom did a nice job of explaining the history, architecture and some of the reconstruction. We only entered one building and a re-created church. I was expecting more of a living museum with costumed staff-perhaps on the weekend. Interesting and worth stopping in, if you’re in the area.

My grandmother, partner, and I went on one of the standard tours of the Historic Hugeunot Street district. It was a phenomenal 90 minutes, full of interesting stories, multiple buildings, and important history - and Vanessa, our tour guide was fantastic! I am thrilled that they have included the histories of the Esopus people and the enslaved Africans of the area - those stories are so important and so intertwined with New Paltz' history.

Interesting collection of houses spaced apart. Tour at your own leisure. Not my favorite part of the trip but it's nice to be able to go at your own pace. We opted to fly right through them and head for lunch!

Very well maintained historic site. The tour guide was well versed in the history of the Hugonauts, local Indians and Dutch settlers.

Great site, great tour guide Maria, we’ll worthwhile. If you love American history this is a must see

Our tour stopped at the Munsee Wigwam, the Huguenot French Church and a house owned by Daniel Hasbrouck.

Our guide Samuel was excellent. He shared all aspects of the Native, European and African, enslaved by those Europeans that called Huguenot Street home

In a reconstructed wigwam, guests discover the native people that called the Hudson Valley home going far back as 9,000 years. Sam explained the construction of the wigwam, how it was used as sleeping and storage space and what happened to Munsee people called the Esopus after Europeans, first the Dutch, and later French and British settlers in this area arrived throughout the 17th century. Eventually, the Esopus people would sell the land where New Paltz was not long after a war between Native people and the Dutch in the 1650s over the Dutch trying to enslave Native peoples in the colony then known as New Netherland. After selling their land the Esopus lived with the Stockbridge until the 1800s when they were forced out of the northeast by the Indian Removal Act under U.S. President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.

. The tour held nothing back, talking about the best and worst of the Huguenots who settled today's New Paltz in the late 17th century.

While the Huguenots were not exposed to chattel slavery in France or where they later lived in Palatinate in Germany, they were quickly exposed to slavery by the Dutch people who settled Kingston and Hurley and being prosperous middle-class whites quickly adopted it.
In the church, Samuel explored the Huguenots beliefs which were a form of Calvinism that believed in predestination and was used by the patentees the original families who used it to justify enslaving people of African descent who were brought to the street by force. While these French Protestant families firmly believed the people they enslaved had no chance of getting to heaven, they still forced them to go to church, dressed in fancier clothes than they were provided for their day-to-day work, just so the white settlers could show off their wealth to their white neighbors.
Then in Daniel Hasbrouck's house, we could see his wealth and the wealth of his wife Vientje then go downstairs to see what life was like for the people the Hasbrouck's enslaved mainly to make clothes and cook for the family. They were confined to a hot musty, crowded basement with dirt floors and bare stone walls, with the only interaction being the white family members picking up their food. We were told how the family would lock the enslaved individuals into that space by default and they had no freedom to socialize. Guests are even able to touch a "slave collar" like one's enslaved individuals would've been forced to wear by the families who owned them.
All in all an excellent tour that touches on all the lives of the people who lived on Huguenot Street and offers some valuable lessons for today's visitors,

Once we found the correct site and not the local golf course which the gps address sent us to. We had a fabulous, informative 90mins guided tour. Great value and Maria our guided was very knowlegable.
We have already recommended our friends visit.

I spent the afternoon for just over an hour walking around the park. It was later in the afternoon and there were not that many people around so I went house to house admiring all the historic homes.

There are a lot of different structures from many different eras but the most come from the 1700 and 1800’s. If you are interested in architecture or historic homes then this area is for you.

I will go back when it in warmer weather when the homes are open

We just went on a tour with Sam and he was fabulous! I learned so much and it was so interesting. If you are considering doing a self-tour or going on a paid tour - I would highly recommend the guided tour.

While visiting New Paltz, NY, we took a tour of the Historic Huguenot Street Our very charming and well informed tour guide -Eddy Moran- took us around to the different houses and regaled us for 90 minutes with all the facts and history of the area. There was not a question he could not answer. His presentation was full of interesting facts and he made the history come alive.
I highly recommend this tour and if you can get Eddy as your guide that would be a very special treat.

Happened upon this one morning and it was really cool. An aspect of American history I was not aware of. A large number of homes nicely preserved. A short video that is informative and well done. There was a tour, but we were short on time and had to leave.

We biked through this area and were impressed with how well restored this old part of New Paltz has been done.

Because we could not get into the buildings, we did not get the full flavor of the visit. There was some information at the visitor center, but after that all I can say is the visit had potential.

Covered housing and gear from a Native American lodge to a 1950's kitchen. No musty dusty, but a colorful, no-rope look at how past occupants, slaves to wealthy, really lived. Marie, our spirited guide, incorporated our questions & comments gracefully into her presentation. I'll do it again!

Huguenot St. is a well preserved area which offers an intimate view of the history of the Huguenots. Our guide, Kevin, was outstanding. He made the tour come alive. We could imagine the family of 7 living in a one room stone house. The church, a reconstruction, is very stark and plain. Sitting on the hard benches for a short time gave us an idea of what it must have been like to sit for 6 hours with a break for lunch. This is one of the most interesting pieces of our history that everyone should become aware of.

I had been to Huguenot Street previously on a few visits to New Paltz. I had checked out the gift shop, the exteriors of the buildings and historical marker signs, and the Wigwam, which is always a hit with my 5-year-old son. This past weekend, as part of the Apple Cider Festival, my family went on the guided tour of the site. It added so much to an already unique and interesting destination.

Our guide, Liz, was not only super knowledgeable about the history but a passionate storyteller and really made the history come alive. I had a real sense for the actual people who once dwelled in these houses and the cultural and political context as well as the personal histories. She really got all of us invested in the history and brought many different angles to the discussion. It was never boring or dry.

We had a few kids on our tour, including 2 of my own, and there are some cramped spaces and very VERY old items in the homes that might be challenging for the littlest travelers if they have a hard time keeping their hands off of interesting objects (some things, such as the flax demonstration invite touching and participation), but the very fact that you can walk around inside and see the artifacts up close makes it absolutely perfect for adults and older school-aged children. All of the buildings are clustered together so it is not too challenging to walk from home to home, but people with mobility impairments may have some challenges inside of a few of the buildings.

The area is close to downtown and the river so I could imagine a whole day spent in New Paltz with Huguenot street as a great educational few hours. The tour is totally worth doing if you have the time to spare.

We were shown the oldest, authentic museum street in America. They were built by French and Walloon Potestants - the Huguenots- who settled in the Hudson Valley in the late 17th C. One can vist a collection of intact stone houses and a church with its churchyard, dating from 1677 onwards. The houses still contain contrmporary furniture and atefacts, in tastefully recreated interiors. We warmly recommend a vist by everyone who is interested in the early colonial period of the Hudson region.

Visited on Sept.20, 2019. Our guide Sam brought the history of this 1600s plus community to life with his knowledge and enthusiasm. The tour was about an hour long as we walked this famous street in New Paltz and entered some of the historic buildings. I would recommend this tour to adults and older children. Thank you Sam for bringing the community to life!

I was visiting family in the area and the five of us headed to New Paltz for one of the Saturday tours. The group size was very manageable (our five plus another group of three) which is important to me as I am hearing-impaired and need to stay close to the guide. Our tour was one hour and we loved our guide. He was knowledgeable and obviously enthusiastic about the subject matter. The reason I gave it a four instead of a five was I expected a little more about who the Huguenots were, what their beliefs were and why they were persecuted. The talk was more about the multi-cultural history of the area and the guide veered a little bit more left than I was comfortable with but that being said, we enjoyed our hour and the time we spent in the visitors' center, and we did gain some new insight.

Our tour was a fantastic surprise. We learned in depth of the Native American culture, the Huguenot ‘refugees’, and a lot more in 90 minutes that seemed to pass way too fast. Our tour guide, Cassie, was a fountain of information teaching us about architecture, antiquity, and the more sensitive parts of early American history with a great attitude and welcoming joy. What a visit!

We like to visit restored houses/towns. Liz did a great job, taking us from the Native American house, through the centuries, to the Victorian era.

Very enjoyable to walk in this quiet, well-preserved, well-landscaped historical neighborhood: And the video in the main info center was very good.

For any history lover, Historic Huguenot Street is a place where you can look at thinks built 300 or 400 years before now! You can explore and imagine as you walk around the area. It's Historic aspect delighted my grandson, who finds a great interest in history. You can really get to think how these people lived and imagine scenes from the 1600s, the Revolutionary War, and many events of the time period. It is a truly interesting sight, and I was very interested, and I recommend it to those who seek to journey into the past.

Only two of us on 90 min. Tour. Our guide MARIA was wonderful. She explained the exhibits in great detail; very informative. Her personal touch kept our interest, throughout. The time flew by and we did not want the tour to end. She answered all our questions and then some. She graciously refused our tip at the end of the tour! Would tour Huguenot St again, to revisit this historical address so important to our ancestry!

These early stone houses are beautiful, and if you don't have time to go through them, it is definitely worth at least a drive down the street to connect with our early history. I know Europe has buildings that are earlier, but in the United States, homes of this age are really rare, and they are worth a visit!

How could I have lived all of my life in NYS, be certified to teach social studies, and not know about this treasure?? I learned so much from our 2 delightful guides. This is a living piece of history in a modern college town.....not an enclosed "attraction". Please treat yourself to this living history....you will be pleasantly surprised!

Foresight governed the establishment of this piece of historic land in the middle Of New Paltz village. See original stone houses of early settlers and imagine what it was like to live in the village.

We visited Huguenot Street last week with my brother and his family. We decided to take the tour and weren't disappointed. Cassie was an amazing tour guide -full of information and inside stories for each buildings. We were able to tour 4 structures which literally took us through over 200 years of history. It was fascinating to see how the buildings changed with each time period of our history. We will definitely be back for special events and highly reccommend taking the tour if you go -ask for Cassie and you won't be disappointed.

Wonderful tour —- especially inside the houses and even in a bit of rain. Maria was delightful!!! She answered questions from our small group. The video is good to watch before heading out.

Wonderful tour; docent Tom was informative, lively and funny. Great interaction. His knowledge of native American history and culture, including its strengths and weaknesses, especially in comparison with the arriving Europeans was very interesting

We came on a Saturday evening for the Cider & Spirits Haunted Walking Tour, and it was excellent. Our tour guide, Megan, did a fantastic job. The tour covered a number of the street's various ghost stories and hauntings, along with the area's history. We were entertained the entire time and left feeling like we had learned a lot. The tour was just the right length - not too long or too short, which I find is a rarity with walking tours like this. We also really enjoyed the free drinks (local cider and kombucha!) provided by Shayna at the front desk, who was extremely nice. We had a great time here and will definitely be returning.

The walking tour is worth the time and money. We had a great guide who is an artist and lives on the street. He was so full of interesting history and architectural insights. You get to go into homes and the reconstructed church.

Had I been to Huguenot Street before? Yes. My husband's family was descended from several of the families so my father-in-law would give us the 5 minute tours. But we finally took the official tour with Maria and learned and saw SO much more. It is a unique American story and locale. They have preserved the houses and artifacts from the eras. You truly get a feel for how people lived through the various eras. Many thanks, Maria, for opening the street to us.

Sam was our knowledgeable, engaging guide who imparted information on this historic part of beautiful New Paltz on a spectacularly sunny summer day. Huge trees, centuries old, shaded us as we paused at the cemetery and church and ambled the street lined with old stone homes. Lives of the natives, white settlers and enslaved peoples came to life through Sam’s stories.

Enjoyed my visit to Historic Huguenot St. Had a wonderful guide, Vanessa a Native American from the Blackfoot tribe in Montana. She was very personable and extremely
Informative. I enjoyed listening to some facts and stories about her background as well. Do visit Huguenot St; it’s a great find!

The beginnings of our country include a lot more than the traditional tales of the pilgrims, Salem and the American revolution. Huguenot Street tells of our Dutch, French, American Indian and West
African (enslaved peoples) ancestors; the lives they led and how times were in the pre-revolutionary war Hudson valley.

Get the guided 1 hour tour. It’s a beautiful site which abuts the rail trail so if you want to bike or walk you can do that too.

Not all the buildings can be viewed from the inside.

It was a hot day and we had the dog with us so we didn’t take the tour but we walked all around and looked at the buildings. We went into the visitor center and our little dog could come in too as long as I carried her. So we all sat in the air conditioning and watched the orientation movie. The prices in the gift shop were a little high but that’s okay. We learned a lot and enjoyed our visit.

Great tour of often unrealized American history. Highly recommend the 1 hour tour rather than doing the tour on your own. You get access inside four buildings.

We spent a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon learning about the 17th century French and Dutch settlers to the Hudson Valley town of New Paltz. The early stone houses have been preserved and restored for over a hundred years out of concern for keeping this little known piece of our nation's history alive. Sam was our excellent guide -- ask for him!

Good to take a walk and look around at all the old buildings! Good to do when its nice out! There is a parking lot right by the area to park as well.

Just had an enlightening tour led by Aidan Pauer. Being able to see thr inside of some of the most historic homes wad delightful. This is a little gem on New Paltz.

It is amazing to see houses built in the 1700's which are still standing and have people living in them. These houses were built by the original settlers of New Paltz. It's like watching history develop right in front of you. If in the area, just take a drive around the place and read the signs in front of the houses. It will blow your mind.

If you're a history buff, it's a nice stroll through early colonial times. The houses are very interesting to see as is a walk through the church graveyard. There's a cute little museum shop in one of the old houses and a small museum worth checking out.

Enjoyed our tour with Sam. He was very informative and knowledgeable when we asked questions. We learned about the early Indian people and how they lived. It was interesting to see how their wigwams were built from the outside and inside. We also learned about the Huguenot settlers and how they lived. Without the tour we would have just been looking at the outside of stone houses, a cemetery and wigwam.

Interesting walking tour of a historic site where you can learn about the early settlers the area. Docents give a detailed description of the origins of the New York area from the native Americans to the calvinist settlers

I had a few hours to kill in New Paltz NY and decided to visit Historic Huguenot Street. Historic Huguenot Street is just a block from the Main Street of New Paltz but seems like it is centuries removed. The museum is a cluster of old homesteads from the founding of the village by the Huguenots.
The museum and tour are well worth the trip. The church, graveyard and houses are in their original condition and are very well maintained.
If you a have a chance to pick your tour guide Sam is the guy you want. 5 thumbs up!

We were passing on our way to Corning so decided to have a quick look. We knew previously nothing would be open and tours were not running but it would make an interesting break, especially knowing something about the Huguenot's who settled in London.

To our surprise, the shop was open and had an interesting little museum to peruse. There is not much to the 'street' but what is there is picturesque although a few properties look a bit 'tired' (maybe not part of the set up?). Had we been on a tour we would have got more out of it no doubt.

I thought that these historical homes would be decorated on the outside for Christmas but they were snow covered from the storm the night before and some of the homes had wreathes on them. There was nothing going on that evening but it was nice to walk around the property and admire the homes before it got dark.

This area offers a look at homes that are 200-300 years old. It is not a huge area to stroll, but an hour or so should allow sufficient time to see the Huguenot Street historical buildings. The area is free to visit, but guided tours are available for a fee.

Awesome! Our tour guide was Liz and she was so well spoken and she went into a in depth history of each room we visited. I enjoyed my time at Huguenot Street.

Many of the reviews of HHS tours highlight the excellent docents, all of whom I've encountered indeed are well-trained and articulate. I concur completely with other positive reviews. Recently, I was extra fortunate that the tour leader was Kara, the very impressive Director of Public Programming. The narrative concerning the Huguenots in New Paltz has evolved over the years. Kara has an exceptional grasp of facts while also able to make the complex story understandable The story of Huguenots as refugees is a great story that all Americans need to know and reflect on since there are echos of it today.

Eddie Moran, the tour guide, was charming, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Being an actual descendant of the Huguenot families, he made the history even more fascinating, lively, and riveting. I highly recommend the tour and the tour guide.

The wife and booked a Boos and Brew tour for our visit to Huguenot street. It’s was an ok tour, I think the actual history tour would be much better. The old burial grounds was wicked cool.

Had a wonderful time. The scenery was beautiful and was well worth the trip. Eddie led the tour and was willing to answer any questions. Overall wonderful experience!

Eddie was an amazing tour guide. He was very informative and made Huguenot Street history come alive.

The tour guide was very friendly and interactive. He explained everything very simply and told interesting stories about each family and home on Huguenot Street

I did not go on a tour I drove through Huguenot street and saw the first Mayer of new paltry house pretty cool but wasn’t enough on my own def need to take the tour

Eddie led a by-appointment tour for my multi-generation family on Dec 27, and he was excellent—knowledgable and courteous. For example, he always had a chair handy for my physically and mentally disabled older cousin, and he consistently treated her (off-topic) questions and comments as insightful and interesting, giving responses that not only satisfied her question but also gave the rest of us interesting new information. Thank you, Eddie! I’ve been visiting this area for decades, and am glad to understand so much more about its history now.

My husband and I went on this 90 minute guided walk on our anniversary, not knowing what to expect but deciding to bow out quickly if it got boring. Not to be the case! Our friendly, knowledgeable and funny hostess Vanessa HeavyRunner began her discourse through years of history, with us sitting in Native American housing, to walking through the old stone homes from 1697 through the Colonial period. The stories of the people's lives who lived in the homes added another dimension to understand the challenges of the era. Well worth the $15 each, we stayed for the whole tour and it was a highlight of our special day! Would suggest to ask about chairs to sit in at all locations, because even though it is an easy walk, not every building has a place to sit down inside it if you need it.

The stone houses on this street date from the 17th century and it is billed as the earliest continually lived in street in the U.S. Whether that is so or not, they are truly authentic, well preserved architectural houses from that century. There is an old interesting one room church with a graveyard definitely worth visiting. The old fort building was rebuilt after a fire but maintains important architectural elements and the small park next to it has old trees, benches and a view of the wallkill River. The houses aren't always open so go to the website to check visiting days when you can go inside the houses. Even if they aren't open, it is a lovely street for strolling while looking at the plaques telling when the houses were built and who owned them.

Maria was our guide today. She was very knowledgeable and fun. Really enjoyed the venue and guide at this historic place.

I enjoyed this tour with my Mom, Dad, and brother under guide Frank. The tour was very worth doing as the guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of each dwelling. We came away with a richer understanding of the unique history of the Huguenots and of that area of New York. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

We had a great tour with Sam. Very interesting- Sam has so much knowledge and really kept us engaged. He spanned hundreds of years of history with ease, describing three separate cultures that coexisted in this area. I highly recommend this tour and especially recommend asking for Sam when you visit.

Got to the Visitors Center @ 4:05 pm on Tuesday ; sign on the door said CLOSED, next to another sign that indicated they were supposed to be open until 4:30‼️ *Take note, TripAdvisor....they're not open until 5pm‼️
They're closed on Wednesdays, so this was our only opportunity to visit here.

It's summer.....sunset isn't until 8pm. Why does this tourist Attraction close at all in the summer?

You can only see these homes with a tour guide. Our guide was fantastic, she gave us lots of little details about the homes, the people who built them and their daily lives. I'd say this is one of the best, if not the best, little tours I've done; even though it was really hot and humid the day we were there.

My friend lives in New Paltz and took me here when I visited her. Super surprised, and very impressed. You don't have to pay to walk around the area, but you do have to pay a small fee for a guided tour. That was well worth it. Our guide was full of historical information, and offered us access to a few of the dwellings on our tour.

We had a great tour guide, Eddie Moran, it was obvious he new his history. He made it entertaining and gave lots of useful information without a lot of unimportant filler. He had a way of wording things that all ages would find interesting.

We did two tours of Historic Huguenot. They were both excellent. Each building we visited had a very knowledgable interpreter giving the background of the house and the family who originally lived there.

You walk along this street & see quite a few of the old original homes built in the 1700's. You can go into some of them. Many of the homes have plaques outside giving you some history of these homes & the families.

This is a must visit if your in the local area. There are many old stone houses dating back to 1678. Yup that's right 1678, not a typo. I usually just walk around but during the summer weekends there is often period events and tours of the buildings. Actually it's worth a drive to get there. Have fun.

Not only is this a unique historical destination well-preserved and displayed by the nonprofit organization that oversees it, but also at the hub of a great downtown area and world class outdoor recreation, all within walking distance and/or minutes by car.

How wonderful to stroll through Huguenot Street in this charming village of New Paltz. I live in this town and it never gets old. They offer seasonal tours of these amazing stone houses, but you can just explore on your own, if you don't happen to catch the tour. You won't be able to go inside the houses, but you will probably still enjoy it. You can also bike or drive through these quiet streets. There is a Sanctuary nearby, which borders on the Walkill River; where you can rent a kayak in the summertime.

This interesting tour was made better by an informed tour guide who was not afraid to discuss the history of all peoples (French, Dutch, Enslaved Africans and Native Americans) who contributed to building this community and nation.

After 20 years of living in Rhinebeck only 40 minutes from New Paltz, we finally just spent a few fabulous hours touring the homes of Huguenot Street with a close friend visiting from far away while being given a rich oral history of the peoples and communities by Eddie Moran, a New Paltz student and tour guide and descendent of 5 of the 7 original local Huguenot families. Cannot recommend the experience and Eddie enough. He generously spent two hours with us, giving a private comprehensive tour of the history and period and answering our many questions. Eddie made a rainy sleepy Sunday culturally rich!

We wanted to discover a little history of the area and this was so fascinating. Well marked and the staff in the gift shop museum very helpful. The area is well marked to help do a self guided tour. Definitely worth a stop.

We really enjoyed the guided tour. 90 minutes to go through three buildings! The guide was well-informed, and you hear about all parts of the history!

Vanessa was an excellent guide. She was able to impart so much good information without giving too much of her own opinion. I found it very emotional when she spoke so matter-of-factly about slavery as we stood in slave quarters and passed around a metal collar small enough for a two-year old to wear. I didn't know anything about the Huguenots (not even how to pronounce it) until this tour. Somehow, Vanessa and the script of the tour helped me to clearly relate today to history.

The history crammed in this small space is amazing. Take the tour rather than just wandering. You will learn 200 years of history in about an hour and tour some fascinating old buildings.

We had such a lovely afternoon. Our tour guide Eddie was knowledgeable, charming, and clearly passionate about the history of New Paltz. We very much enjoyed touring the houses and hearing about the people and events that took place there. Eddie also made connections to our current times -- which included telling us his own personal connection to the patentee Huguenots of New Paltz. I highly recommend this tour!

I really enjoyed learning about this area, Maria was very informative and descriptive. I'll definitely be watching for some of the events she described as well, and highly recommend this.

This was on our list of things to see while in the Hudson Valley. Nice collection of period homes that are well-maintained. We also walked through the cemetery where some restoration work was being done. Prefect thing to do on a beautiful afternoon.

I had taken this tour once before in 2002. This time my girlfriend and I were given an amazing tour by a young man named Sam. Besides being very knowledgeable, Sam was friendly, warm, sincerely interested in his work, and totally enthusiastic about everything related to the tour. We were the only two people on the last tour of the day, and Sam actually devoted extra time to us, as we were all having such a great conversation. And we even touched on the relevance of Walt Whitman's anti-slavery poem, "I Sing the Body Electric" (see section 7). Each year, different houses are open on the tour, so it's worth going more than once. Thanks again, Sam!

Take some time to find out what this is before you arrive. Tour is $15 each otherwise you can only see the outside of the homes! Plan this stop and another for the afternoon. Go pick some apples.

First time visit and it was amazing to see so many buildings carefully restored on the same street! It was like stepping back in time almost 300 years.

The walking tour was very nice - knowledgeable guide, well maintained buildings. The insides were even nicer than the exteriors and we could ask questions. Cute gift shop, but items were a bit pricey.

My boyfriend and I walked the historic area on our own a couple times, which is charming, but, trust me, the guided tour is the way to go if you can spare an hour! Our guide Sam was terrific and really brought the history to life. Highly recommend... It's well worth the fee for a really fun, informative and interesting walk.

We had a wonderful tour by Eddie M. of this important historic site of the first European settlement in this area of the Hudson Valley. Our tour guide knew a great deal about the early generations of French Huguenot settlers, and the tour of their houses helped us learn about how they lived, including the slaves that were owned by all of the founding families. He was also very familiar with the later events that affected the houses and their occupants in the 19th century and beyond. We visited a windowless slave cellar where enslaved people worked and were locked in at night. I would recommend this tour to everyone interested in the history of white settlement of this region.

I have been to several events at the Historic Huguenot Street. I took my eleven year old grandson on the tour and he recognized our guide who acted in a previous tour we had been on. The entire event was enjoyable. It was varied with presentations and audience participation. It was so well done we look forward to the next event. Everyone was very pleasant. My grandson found a three prong fork in the gift shop. I thought it a great souvenir to buy for him and he used it to eat his dinner.

Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide Eddie made our visit to Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY a unexpected enjoyable and enlightening experience. He wove together the European roots of the Huguenots, the native Algonquian people who for thousands of years inhabited the area, the early and progressive history of New Paltz development as well as the preservation efforts over the last hundred years. The original stone buildings along Huguenot Street were fascinating and the stories of the individuals and families whose dedication and determination began a new life, community and their Americanization. It is picturesque, accessible with a welcoming visitor center and introductory film. Admission is very reasonable for a 90 minute tour. We highly recommend finding your way to New Paltz and Huguenot Street. Maybe you will be fortunate to be guided through its history by Eddie!

A visit to Huguenot Street is like a walk back into time. Sam, our guide on Sunday, made the history come alive. He was informed and passionate about the subject.

I learned a ton about the history of the area and the people who lived there. It was a very educational and cool tour of the original buildings. The only thing I wish our guide was a bit more enthusiastic. Super cute well-preserved street with so much history!

Due to Covid, there are no tour guides and you’re not permitted inside any of the homes. We downloaded the app and did a self tour. We enjoyed the tour but I’m sure this would be a better choice when Covid passes and complete tours are available.

I visited Historic Huguenot Street with a group and was glad it was on the itinerary. You will be warmly welcomed here. It is easily walked even if you are more limited mobility. The streets are flat and not filled with much traffic. You can rest at tables and chairs at the visitor's center. We saw four houses although they are more. The guide, an older gal, was very knowledgeable and sensitive. She will inform you where photos can not be taken. We began the tour with a video which laid foundation for the fascinating tour. Two jarring sights were the slave collar and runaway slave flyer. It was disconcerting that people seeking freedom from religious oppression would themselves keep slaves. There is a decent gift shop and rest rooms are available in two buildings albeit one has them on the second floor. My only complaint was that the store was low on postcards.

Went on the night historical tour and was excellent .everyone from our guide to everyone in the houses and burial ground did a super job.Loved the candles in the cemetery.If I had to choose a favorite it had to be the guy who was in The Jean Hasbrouck House.He was very into his character!It was only about 30 minutes long but I felt it was worth it.

We were very eager to visit Historic Huegonot Street, and our experience did not disappoint. Our tour guide, Sam Conti, was very knowledgeable and articulate. He could also answer all of the many questions with facts, information and interest, certainly among the best guide we’ve ever had. Thank you, Sam.

We enjoyed seeing the historic buildings and learning about the Huguenots. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as well as entertaining...and dare I say adorable. Thank you so much Sam, you definately made this stop worthwhile!

I have done many of the attractions in this area of New York but this was a hidden jem. I had not heard of the historic street until very recently.

A short video was played prior to the small group tour which was very informative and not too long.

Our guide, Kevin, was awesome! He was knowledgeable, entertaining and considerate. He showed us 3 homes and a wigwam. One house is under renovation but I will be back next year to visit the area and hopefully see that home as well.

We drove through this area on a Sunday morning and found it to be an interesting from a historical perspective. Some of the roads are blocked off so it is best to park in a designated area and walk. The area is compact enough that a walking tour is very possible.

Terrific. History is fascinating. Tour guy Eddie was excellent. He is a descendant of the 7 original families. Buildings are beautiful. Definitely worth visiting. Take the tour. Worth the $10.

We decided to stop at Huguenot Street Historic District on a visit to New Paltz. Compared to other Historic areas I have visited, this one was a little disappointing. Most of the buildings were closed except for the Gift Shop at the Visitor Center and unless you were willing to pay for a tour guide, you were really done walking around in about 15 mins. The most interesting spot was the cemetery so that is saying a lot. Just glad we didn't make a special trip to see it!

The tour was very informative. I learned a lot about the history of Huguenot. Sam was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. I recommend this tour to everyone. :)

While visiting a friend in Marlboro, NY for the weekend, we decided to visit New Paltz and HHS. Sam was a great tour guide and didn’t sugarcoat what was real and what was reproduced. I’m glad to see that as early as the late 19th century, historic preservation became a “thing”. Religious freedoms and the hypocrisy of enslavement and taking over native lands show their face here. I recommend the paid ($12 for adults) tour. Sam was a great guide.

We took a tour of a couple of the houses and our tour guide, Eddie Moran, was fantastic. He knew the answer to every single question he was asked and he was clearly very knowledgeable about the street. The houses were very cool and it was a nice surprise to have the houses set up as a timeline of sorts as a result of various renovations done by past residents. Beautiful and very interesting place!

Maria, our tour guide, was so friendly, accommodating,and knowledgeable about the history of this Huguenot settlement and how their story fits into this historical period in general. I am so grateful to the residents of New Paltz who worked to save this historical treasure. If you live in the Northern NJ/NYC area, you can do this tour on a day trip or even better, spend a couple of days in New Paltz and include this tour as part of your visit.

Highly recommended attraction to visit; it gives insight into history of the region. We had an especially informative and entertaining tour with our guide, Sam. He does an exceptional job (he's the best tour guide).

The ghost tour was cool, not scary though, it was more of an re-enactment of life in the 1700’s in the area. The acting was great and the architecture beautiful.

This was such a nice stop on our road trip. My husband is a descendant of Louis DuBois so this was a very special stop. We didn’t take a tour but really enjoyed walking around the grounds snapping photos. We went inside the fort and walked down to the burying grounds.

This small street allows you to visit several examples of houses from the eighteenth century. Hours for tours seem limited, we couldn't enter any of the buildings, so check before you go.

Amazing place. My daughter had her wedding there at the chapel and her reception on the lawn under a tent. It was such a beautiful back drop the trees were in full bloom and the scenery was incredible.
The staff ( Georgina) was so helpful in making the day perfect. If your looking for a beautiful wedding and reception venue I highly recommend Huguenot street.
If your looking for a day to enjoy in the Hudson valley see the museums at the beautiful Huguenot Street and enjoy a picnic on the grounds.

This 90 minute tour of the homes on Huguenot Street was engaging every step of the way! Our excellent guide, Eddie Moran, who is a history major, spoke without notes or hesitation about all aspects of life in this area, from the purchase of the land from Native Americans, to the brutal treatment of slaves owned by the families who settled here. I highly recommend this tour, and hope your guide is as well informed and personable as Eddie.

Interesting and well executed! Liz did a fabulous job of sharing the history of the settlement. Her enthusiasm and knowledge kept me captivated for the entire time.

Visited on Christmas Day when the buildings were closed. Still worth a quick visit to check out these unusual buildings. Check it out as a stroll down the street is very pleasant. It's like stepping back in time.

I love history and was excited to see this, as it is the oldest street in the country. We walked around with the audio guide, since no tour was available. But we were disappointed that no home but the visitor center was open, and this on a Saturday. You can only see so much peering into windows. Also, not much in the audio tour or visitor center said much about the beliefs of the Hugenots which caused them to be persecuted.

I just had the opportunity to take a tour with Alec and learned much about the Huguenot’s that came to America for religious freedom around 1660. Alec was knowledgeable and had a great understanding of these people of faith, family, and the culture of the time. Well worth the trip.

Sam was very well spoken and informed about his subject. We were inspired, entertained, and most of all educated. Sam did an outstanding job and should win the tour guide prize!

Really enjoyed our tour with Sam. It was interesting, informative and fun! Would recommend to anyone interested in history of the area

Huguenot Street is a wonderful collection of stone hand built homes from the 1700's. One of the loveliest is the elegant Victorian Locust Tree Inn. Once a flourishing farm that provided settlers with their daily needs.
The new proprietors, Garvan & Leonie, have created a beautiful elegant restaurant with federal yellow walls and cream colored hand carved trim decorated with burgundy taffeta curtains & glowing amber sconces.
The Gastro Bar is a cozy farm house room filled with old world Irish charm, a barn red fire place and the bests and crafter beer selection on tap.
The fresh farm to table goof is just amazing! From brasses short ribs to leek & potato soup to the best homemade apple pie on earth! The pecan berry salad is so delicate & delightful. Truly the best Gastro pub in town!
Come in joy Garvan's warm welcoming charm. No better host around.
I do recommend dinner reservations as it has become instantly popular. But drop in for lunch unannounced and Josh the master chef will create the best lunch you have had in ages! Peter will mix you a great cocktail or pour you a perfect frothy porter or stout.
By far my favorite pub ever!