named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Gilding the Lily: Transforming the Deyo House
Special guided tour of the Deyo House focusing on its 1894 Queen Anne-style renovation, 19th-century design influences, and the societal context of wealth display, led by volunteer Kevin Cook
Liberty & Death: An (Educational) Tour of the Historic Burying Ground
Revolutionary War-themed guided tour of the Old Huguenot Burying Ground exploring gravestones of soldiers and historical figures, colonial funeral practices, and gravestone evolution in New York
The Pursuit of Happiness: The Revolution Along Huguenot Street
Guided tour of the Daniel Hasbrouck House featuring profile cards of local historical figures to personalize the American Revolution experience, highlighting diverse participants including Black patriots and Dutch loyalists
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Archaeological research and cultural consultationConducts archaeological excavations that have uncovered artifacts from Native habitation dating to 7,000 BCE and engages in ongoing consultation with affiliated Native Nations to advance cultural preservation through research and educational programming.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Digital and mobile public engagementOffers a free mobile walking tour app featuring historical narratives, archival photos, and images of interiors and collections to enhance visitor engagement and accessibility beyond on-site visits.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Educational outreach and school program supportFacilitates K-12 educational access through field trip grants for public schools in Dutchess and Ulster County and offers school programs aligned with NYS and Common Core standards. Provides guided tours and educational content on regional history, including Indigenous life, colonial settlement, and slavery.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosting public events and seasonal community programsOrganizes and hosts annual public events and community programs such as Haunted Huguenot Street, A Holiday on Huguenot Street, cider markets, nature walks with ethnoecologists, public art exhibitions, and a community tree lighting. These events celebrate local history, historic architecture, seasonal traditions, and inclusive narratives, often in partnership with heritage organizations.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Preservation and operation of a National Historic Landmark DistrictOperates and maintains a ten-acre National Historic Landmark District in New Paltz, NY, featuring seven historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French Church, the community's original burying ground, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. The site is open to the public six days a week and includes period rooms and exhibits that interpret the history of French-speaking Protestant settlers, Indigenous peoples, enslaved Africans, and Dutch colonists.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Public programming and guided toursOffers a range of guided tours and educational walking tours that explore the histories of the Esopus Munsee Native Americans, Dutch and French Huguenot colonists, and enslaved Africans, with stops at historic structures on Huguenot Street. Tours include themed experiences such as Revolutionary War narratives, colonial funeral practices, and personalized historical personas, available by appointment or on scheduled dates.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Wedding and private event hostingHosts weddings and private events in a historic setting, including use of a reconstructed 18th-century-style church with 65-person capacity and landscaped outdoor grounds behind the Deyo House suitable for tented receptions. Provides access to a state-of-the-art catering kitchen and offers venue rental pricing based on production size, budget, and date.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitation of academic and commercial filming and photographyProvides access to its historic grounds and buildings for academic, personal, and commercial filming and photography, with tiered pricing based on use. Offers free access for student academic projects and low-cost or exclusive access for commercial productions, ensuring public access is maintained during standard hours.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.66M
Contributions & grants$3.26M89%
Program service revenue$57K2%
Investment income$145K4%
Other revenue$194K
expenses
Total expenses$1.78M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$989K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.72M
Cash$869K
Investments$1.83M
Liabilities$1.27M
Net assets$4.45M
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +255.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISELLE LAFRANCE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $77K |
board members · 10
- ALICIA DEMARCO — TRUSTEE
- APRIL BEISAW — TRUSTEE
- JAN WILLEM VAN BERGEN HENEGOUWEN — RESIGNED 12/
- JOHN SORLIE — TRUSTEE
- JUDITH HERNSTADT — TRUSTEE
- LAURA WASHINGTON — TRUSTEE
- MARY ETTA SCHNEIDER — BOARD CHAIR
- PETER DEYOE — TRUSTEE
- RIEF KANAN — TRUSTEE
- RJ SMITH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- Alfandre Architecture Partner — Sponsor of Spring Celebration to Honor the Munsee.
- Americas Best Value Inn of New Paltz Partner — Sponsor of historical and seasonal events including Haunted Huguenot Street and nature walk programs.
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Partner — Supporter listed among Good Neighbors sponsors.
- Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Partner — Provides field trip grants for public schools in Dutchess and Ulster County to participate in school programs.
- Crispell Family Partner — Provided funding for the reconstruction of the French Church in 1972.
- Crispell Family Association Partner — Donated funds for the 1972 reconstruction of the Crispell Memorial French Church.
- Dawes Septic & Repair Partner — Supporter listed among Good Neighbors sponsors.
- Delaware Nation Partner — Engaged in consultation for cultural preservation efforts.
- Delaware Nation at Moraviantown Partner — Engaged in consultation for cultural preservation efforts.
- Delaware Tribe of Indians Partner — Engaged in consultation for cultural preservation efforts.
- Devine Insurance Partner — Sponsor of historical lecture series including “Three Years Inside the Redoubt.”
- DuBois Family Association Partner — Provided funding for the purchase of the DuBois House in 1968.
- DuBois Family Association Partner — Sponsor of Reclaiming Our Time and seasonal public events.
- Empire State Bank Partner — Presenting sponsor for A Holiday on Huguenot Street and Community Tree Lighting.
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Government — Funding and programmatic partner for Old New Paltz Stone House Day and Family Day events.
- Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsor of historical and community events including New Paltz in the War for Independence and Holiday on Huguenot Street.
- Inquiring Minds Bookstore Partner — Sponsor of Tea Time with Valerie Tripp & Friends event.
- Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust Funder — Funds the 2026 school field trip programs.
- Jim DeMaio, State Farm Insurance Agent Partner — Sponsor of the Hendrick Aupaumut Letter Lecture with Dr. Lisa Brooks.
- Kristine Gillespie Partner — Retail and Tourism Manager responsible for scheduling group tours and providing visitor information.
- LeFevre Family Association Partner — Adopted the Ezekiel Elting House and supports its upkeep and preservation.
- Lothrop Associates Partner — Sponsor of seasonal events including Haunted Huguenot Street and A Holiday on Huguenot Street.
- M&T Charitable Foundation Funder — Provides support for the School Field Trip Program.
- Marshall & Sterling Insurance Partner — Sponsor of Spring Celebration to Honor the Munsee.
- Munsee-Delaware Nation Partner — Engaged in consultation for cultural preservation efforts.
- New Paltz Karate Academy Partner — Sponsor of Tea Time with Valerie Tripp & Friends event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting programs at Historic Huguenot Street
- Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Funder — Provides support for the School Field Trip Program.
- Professional Computer Associates Partner — Sponsor of Spring Celebration to Honor the Munsee.
- Redfin Partner — Sponsor of Community Tree Lighting and A Holiday on Huguenot Street.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Cultural Preservation with Indigenous Communitiesmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_indigenous_consultationBy consulting and collaborating with affiliated Native Nations in stewardship, research, and education, the organization advances culturally responsive preservation and public understanding because shared authority ensures authentic representation and strengthens community ties.
- Experiential and Material Culture-Based Educationmethodology: experiential_education_through_replica_constructionBy using physical reconstructions, period rooms, and analysis of material culture such as gravestones and architecture, the organization fosters deeper public engagement with history because tangible, sensory experiences make abstract historical themes more accessible and memorable.
- Inclusive Historical Narrative through Multicultural Interpretationmethodology: inclusive_historical_narrativeBy integrating the histories of Indigenous, African, and European communities into a single chronological and place-based narrative, the organization produces a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of regional history because it reveals the interwoven social, cultural, and political forces that shaped colonial New Paltz.