Join us for a narrated walk up Main Street, starting at the entrance to Water Street Market and continuing up Main Street, with several stops to discuss the design details and uses of selected buildings. The tour will conclude at the original door of Elting Memorial Library, where participants are invited to join a docent-led tour of the Library at approximately 3:30, learn more here: 93 Main Street: Solomon Eltinge Homestead Stone House Tour

Bill Rhoads is a professor emeritus of art history at SUNY New Paltz and has resided in the village since 1970. He is the author of ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK: THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY & GUIDE (Black Dome Press, 2011).

Admission: Free.

Accessibility: This 90-minute tour includes gentle walking and standing along downtown sidewalks.

Parking: Please park where convenient near the starting or ending point of the tour.

Weather: The tour takes place rain or shine. Please bring an umbrella or rain gear if needed. We also recommend bringing water, sunscreen, or anything else that will help keep you comfortable.

Main Street, New Paltz, New York, Courtesy of SUNY New Paltz Postcard Collection