Historic Huguenot StreetNew Paltz, NY (August 22, 2024) – On September 16th, homeschool families are invited to enjoy a day full of learning and fun at Historic Huguenot Street. Attendees will be able to tour the 18th century Abraham Hasbrouck house, visit the replica Esopus wigwam, search around the Burying Ground for scavenger hunt clues, and make crafts to take home. 

This event is intended to provide a space for local homeschooling families to connect with each other, while also kickstarting their history curriculum for the school year. All the educational activities and crafts will be set up for families to enjoy at their own pace. Each family will also receive a coupon for 10% off at The Museum Shop at Historic Huguenot Street, valid on September 16th only. 

“Homeschool Open House Day” will take place from 10AM – 2PM on Monday, September 16th. Free tours of the Abraham Hasbrouck house will be offered at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 1:00PM. 

Children's tickets (5-18) are $20 each, adults' tickets (18+) are $5 each, children under 5 years will be admitted for free.  Children must be accompanied by their caretakers at all times. 

For more information, email the School Programs Manager at education@huguenotstreet.org 

About Historic Huguenot Street

A National Historic Landmark District, Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preserving a pre-Revolutionary Hudson Valley settlement and engaging diverse audiences in the exploration of America's multicultural past, in order to understand the historical forces that have shaped America. As an educational institution founded by the town’s French-speaking Protestant descendants and chartered by the University of the State of New York Department of Education, HHS explores the lives of the early European colonists, honors the region’s Indigenous people, and acknowledges the enslaved and disenfranchised peoples who built this place. Today, HHS is recognized as an innovative museum and community gathering place, providing visitors with an inclusive presentation of our shared past. For more information visit www.huguenotstreet.org.
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Contact:

Sarah Levy
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
media@huguenotstreet.org
(845) 255-1660 Ext. 102