Exploring New Paltz's Historic Huguenot Street


Daylight hours are gradually becoming shorter. Yes, Labor Day is coming soon and fall is just round the corner. What better way to enjoy the remains of summer than to visit the Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz! We continue our fascination with all things historic; especially old houses on a nice and warm Sunday afternoon. Just perfect!

We started off our 1.5 hour tour at the Fort (Dubois House). Well, technically this fort painted in bright yellow never saw any action but it was a fort nevertheless and even boasted several port holes (see the little square hole in the photo below). We learnt that Dubois House has some very interesting "occupants" that love to move chairs and slam/fling open doors as they pleased. They're not shy and would even boldly demonstrate their presence in front of visitors.

Dubois House and 1799 House

Jean Hasbrouck House

Inside Jean Hasbrouck House

Belvier-Elting House

Deyo House - another interesting house with "presence" from the owner's socialite daughter - we didn't go into this house, though. Noticed that all the blinds are drawn in this house. Hmm...perhaps to avoid a special appearance by the late Miss Deyo by the window? Who knows?!

More old houses along the street. Below: 1717 French Church which eventually grew into the current Stone Church.

Time to chow...

After taking in the houses in Huguenot Street and a French burying ground, we stopped by the Village Tearoom for dinner. New Paltz is a very pretty town with lots of students from the neighboring State University of NY.

A quaint, Zagat-rated restaurant in a house-setting with plenty to offer! Adrian had the pork chop while I ordered the Shepherd's Pie.

With coffee, honey cake and bread pudding to top it off - EXCELLENT!