Events

"Gilding the Lily: Transforming the Deyo House," a special tour with Kevin Cook

Location

Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot Street
New Paltz, NY 12561

County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

• September 13, 2026, 2:00PM

Detailed Times/Hours We are now operating five days a week on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule, through the end of October.

The DuBois Fort Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, with a half hour break from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm to allow for a staff lunch break.

Regularly Scheduled Tour times are:

Wednesday through Friday: 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 2:30 pm and; Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:00 pm.

Details

Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description This tour season, Historic Huguenot Street is excited to be offering several special opportunities for visitors to tour the magnificent Deyo House. These tours will be taking place 2:00-3:00 PM on the second Sunday of each month, throughout the summer and fall. The 1894 renovation of the Deyo House by a descendant of the New Paltz Patentees marked a seminal moment in the history of New Paltz. Our special tour, "Gilding the Lily," will take guests inside the historic Queen Anne style house, looking at the 19th century design influences of the home and speaking to the societal and political themes of the era that allowed for this ostentatious display of wealth. As 1894 renovation changed how the past was to be interpreted along Huguenot Street, the tour will also explore the earliest efforts to form a historical society on the street. Organization Hosting the Event Historic Huguenot Street Phone Number (845) 255-1660 Contact Email sarahlevy@huguenotstreet.org

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration will be open until all spots are filled. Our main phone is (845) 255- 1660 and you may email tours@huguenotstreet.org with any questions.
$18 General Admission $13 Discounted Admission (For HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, veterans, and kids 13-17 years old) $8 Children’s Admission (For children 7-12 years old) Free Admission (For children 6 and under)

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: N/A

Event Duration (hours): 1

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: Due the historic nature of the home, only a portion of the tour is wheelchair accessible. Those interested in attending should know that the entrance to the home, which is an elevated porch, has a rather steep ramp that traverses several steps. There is additionally a step up into the entryway/foyer of the home. Once inside the home, visitors may be faced with narrow halls and doorways that could be difficult to navigate.