"Or Give Me Death: An (Educational) Tour of the Historic Burying Ground," led by HHS's Tours & Interpretation Coordinator, Zack Veith

Enjoy a revolutionary evening amongst the graves this autumn with Historic Huguenot Street. Join us on Saturday evenings in October for “Or Give Me Death,” a Revolutionary War-themed guided tour of the historic Old Huguenot Burying Ground.

Visiting gravestones associated with soldiers, a suspected Loyalist, and witnesses to history, the tour explores diverse stories of the Revolution through the final resting places of its participants. Drawing from archival records, staff will share stories ranging from colonial funeral practices to local raids, and show how gravestones evolved in New York and what they reveal about the traditions of European settlers along Huguenot Street. Appropriate for all ages.

The historic burying ground has uneven, unpaved ground and closely clustered gravestones, so the tour may not be accessible for everyone. For more information about accessibility, contact the Tours & Interpretation Coordinator at (845) 255-1660 x114. Please inform Historic Huguenot Street in advance of any physical limitations in your party so they can help provide the best possible experience.

• $25 general admission
• $20 discounted admission for HHS members, seniors, students, active military personnel and their families, veterans, and kids 13–17
• $15 kids’ admission for kids 7–12
• Free admission for children 6 and under

This program is supported by the Ulster County Clerk’s Office and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.