A Living Interpretive Plan: Reimagining the Historic Huguenot Street Visitor Experience

FAIN: BP-300973-24

Huguenot Historical Society of New Paltz New York Inc. (New Paltz, NY 12561-1415)
Liselle LaFrance (Project Director: January 2024 to present)

Development of an inclusive interpretive plan for the Historic Huguenot Street historic site.

Historic Huguenot Street, a nationally landmarked 10-acre site located in New York’s Hudson River Valley, requests funding through a Historic Places Planning Grant to facilitate the development of a new interpretive plan. In collaboration with scholarly advisors and community partners, Historic Huguenot Street will explore the interrelated themes of 1) Interculturality: Examining how navigating historical narratives between distinct cultures reveal challenges, patterns of behavior, and varied outcomes with relevance to visitors today; 2) Historical Contingency: the dynamic political landscape of early colonial New York challenges the idea that the outcomes of historical struggles are predetermined; and 3) Cultural Landscapes: Emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between people and the natural environment yields insight into how identities influence the use and experience of land.