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Historic Properties Map
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John Hasbrouck "A Most Estimable Citizen" Exhibit
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Seed Library
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Exhibits: Civil War, Poverty and Tales of a Congregation
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Witness Stones of Anthony, Susanna, Jack and Betty
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Walking Tour: Historic Huguenot Street and “Jacob Wynkoop: Building a Free Black Neighborhood”
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New Paltz Historical Documents
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Flavors of Change: Food Stories from the Mid-Hudson Valley, 1680-1800
PERFORMANCE: “Revolution on the Hudson,” with Linda Russell & Companie in the Crispell Memorial French Church
The Hudson River played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War.
Through 18th century music and songs, this program brings that history of spies, forts, and battles along the river to life; including the story of General Rochambeau and his French troops uniting with Washington's forces to form the ‘grand march’ that led to Yorktown … and victory!
Meet the Musicians:
Linda Russell explores history through music. Having served for many years as a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall on Wall Street, the site of Washington’s inauguration, Ms. Russell now takes her music to historic sites, schools, and festivals throughout the country. New York appearances have included Lincoln Center and the Carnegie Hall Folk Festival.
Christa Patton, historical harpist and early wind specialist, has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Japan with many of today’s premier early music ensembles, including Piffaro the Renaissance Band, Early Music New York, Boston Camerata, The King’s Noyse, Folger Consort, Newberry Consort, Apollo’s Fire, and Parthenia.
Admission: $15 General; $10 Discounted Admission (for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, veterans, and children under 18). $7 Youth Admission (for youth 13-17 years of age). Free Admission (for children under the age of 13).
Accessibility: Please note that accessing the 1717 Crispell Memorial French Church may be difficult to those with limited mobility. If you would like more information on accessibility of the site, or assistance upon your arrival, please call us, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM - 5 PM, prior to the date of the program, at (845) 255-1660.
Parking: Available in the Municipal Parking Lot for the New Paltz Gardens for Nutrition (51 Huguenot Street), across the street from the 1799 (Ezekiel Elting) House.
This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Website: Huguenotstreet.org
Linda Russell’s Website: https://sites.google.com/site/lindarussellhistoricalmusician/home
Instagram: @HuguenotStreet
Facebook: @HuguenotStreet
PERFORMANCE: An Evening of Storytelling with Matoaka Little Eagle and Julia Howl Haines
– THE EAGLE AND THE HARP –
Matoaka Little Eagle - Native Stories and Vocals
Julia Howl Haines - Harp and Vocals
Join us for an evening of delight and wonder, full of stories and songs.
Adventure into Time, sing to the Waters, and help the Sky.
Come into this Life with music. Be Stardust. Be grateful. And... listen.
"Dancing Down from the Stars"
Girl Scouts will be serving refreshments at 6:30pm. Performance will begin at 7:00pm.
Matoaka Little Eagle of the Tewa, Apache (New Mexico), and Chickahominy Tribes (Virginia) has been a culture bearer since childhood. Through residencies, classes, workshops, and performances, she opens minds and enlightens audiences of all ages through truth in history, songs, dances, and stories. She uses humor, warmth, and compassion to create a welcoming and safe environment to learn about the diversity of Native cultures; our relationships to the elements and each other; and the celebration of Life as she nurtures respect and dispels stereotypes. Her many affiliations and performances include: Pete Seeger, David Amram, John Cage, Louis Mofsie - The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Pura Fe/Ulali, SpiderWoman Theater, Julia Howl Haines, Bob Goldberg; Lincoln Center, National Museum of the American Indian; American Museum of Natural History; Brooklyn Academy of Music, Juilliard, Symphony Space; World of Music and Dance (Toronto), Clearwater Festival, Lynn Taylor Corbett - Distant Thunder, the Musical; Elizabeth Clark - The Earth Opera; The Vanaver Caravan.
Julian Haines, contemporary harper, independent composer, multi-instrumentalist, is recognized for her unique approach to the lever harp. Named a “harper among harpists” and a‘hip harper” by the Irish press, she was awarded First Prize for harp and voice at the O’Carolan Festival,Keadue, Ireland. With diverse musical practice rooted in classical, improvisation, experimental and world music, she creates songs of grace and power, inspiring a love for sound, silence, listening, & contemplation. She has recorded with: Pauline Oliveros, The Roots, Tommy Hayes, Sylvain Leroux, Susan Werner, Laura Simms, Robert Esformes, and Ubaka Hill.
Admission: Free.
Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available in front of entrance. Ramp leading to entrance. Main hall is on the ground floor. Bathrooms are handicapped accessible. Entrance doors are not automatic. Please call 845-255-2512 if assistance is needed.
Parking: Available in front of the Community Center.
Website: http://www.townofnewpaltzny.gov/rec