One of the many old structures on Huguenot Street (file)
NEW PALTZ – Historic Huguenot Street has been awarded a planning grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to prepare for a year of woman’s history-centered programming at the 10-acre National Historic Landmark District in the Village of New Paltz.
Programs being planned for 2020 include artistic and innovative interpretations of local women’s history as well as educational sessions that address current issues related to women’s rights.
“Each year, we host dozens of programs including community favorites like Cider Market, Trick-or-Treat, Haunted Huguenot Street and A Holiday on Huguenot Street; but developing and planning new programs that are particularly relevant to today, takes time,” said Kara Gaffken, director or public programming. “And this grant gives us that time.”
Historic Huguenot Street did not specify the amount of the grant.
