Photo Galleries - Family Reunions & House Restoration Projects Click on a photo to view full size. Note: Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic - there was no in-person reunion in 2020 & 2021 2019 Hasbrouck Family Reunion Saturday, October 12, 2019 2019 ReunionSocial Hour Family ReunionSharing family historySocial Hour conversationsRobert W Hasbrouck, Jr. presiding over business meetingWalloon Church on Huguenot StreetPastor Brechter preaching at worship serviceHFA Worship ServiceHFA Worship ServiceKen Follett, Jean Roof project director, describing the project scopeKen Follett on the Jean House second levelKate Johnson, HFA Collections advisor, describing recent ascuisitionsKate Johnson showing craftsman markings on a chair HFA luncheonHFA luncheonLiselle LaFrance, HHS Executive Director, describing Huguenot Street initiativesJeff Tew, historic interpreter, presenting how to load a musket HFA Directors: Derek Hasbrouck, VP, Rebecca Hasbrouck, Treasurer; Robert C. Hasbrouck, First VP; Thad C. Hasbrouck, President, Robert H. Freehill, VP; missing - John O. Delemater, VP. Previous Next Annual HFA Reunion Family Photos 2019 Reunion2018 Reunion2017 Reunion2016 Reunion2015 Reunion2014 Reunion2013 Reunion2012 Reunion2011 Reunion2010 Reunion2009 Reunion2008 Reunion2007 Reunion2006 Reunion2005 Reunion2004 Reunion2003 Reunion2002 Reunion2001 Reunion2000 Reunion1999 Reunion Previous Next Preservation of Abraham Hasbrouck House 2019-2020 The house as it appeared in 1760, with Dutch-style windows and doors in the Opkamer and Center rooms, and sash windows in the South room. A stoop is being designed for the opkamer door on the left.In the Opkamer (upper room), the Dutch-style Bolkozijn window was replicated in 2020, to accurately reflect the house in 1730.This closeup of the window deals the leaded glass design. An original example of this style exists on Huguenot Street.Appreciate the craftsmanship of this reproduction shutter and hand-wrought hardware on the Opkamer Bolkozijn window.This closeup shows the craftsmanship of the shutter and hardware. Batten on the outside, paneled on this inside.Installed in 2020, the door is batten on the outside, paneled on the interior Andean be opened entirely or only the top half, a Dutch style.The Dutch-style Kruislozijn window has four elements separated by a cross-shaped frame. The upper two are leaded glass, the lower shuttered openings.The Kruiskozijn window's lower shutters opened to allow fresh air into the room.The door and frame are original. A replica leaded glass transom light was installed in 2020, with the for being returned to its original position at the front of the wall.Frames for these windows are original. Sashes are constructed for the 1740 period.Flat muntins on the sashes reflect the 1740s.Batten style shutter with interior panel design. Etched lines and hand-wrought nails provide a simple, yet elegant design.Abe north side afterAbe north side beforeAbe south side afterAbe south side before Previous Next Preservation of Jean Hasbrouck House 2018-2020 Earlier view of house, showing poor roof conditionView of work on front edge of rotted rafters with cover over front steps removed for repairPorch frame and roof rebuilt, awaiting shinglesCompleted repairs to cover over front stepsInstalled in 2020, the new shingle roof replaces the old, deteriorated one.Alaskan cedar shingles, 3/4" thick, installed on a wood 'space grid', provide longevity to the Jean House roof.The new roof on the Jean House will weather to a grey patina within a few years. Previous Next Abraham Hasbrouck House Roof Restoration Photos 2011 Existing wood shingles removal, area where early dormer opening was filled in with roof plank.Establishing the dripline for the future hand hewn wood gutter. Mock-up gutter in place and starter courses of hand planed shingles being installed.Dutchman repair work for rafter end and wall plate on street side.Hand riven planks on east exposure at original phase one chimney. Note joint line of planks up roof on each side of chimney.Original hand riven roof planks seen at the central (original section) and the north addition of the eastern roof slope.East elevation, south end shingles being installed.Starter courses are being aligned with the mock-up gutter. Work was performed under temperature control to enable the workmen to proceed with necessary epoxy consolidation work for rotted or cracked wood roof framing members.Careful fitting of shingles at dripline. Note the 30" length of the single and the tight edge joint. Shingles of this size are like boards and do not require the space between shingle edges that the modern thin shingles of today require for expansion when they get wet.The hand split, hand planed 30" long shingles in place with a 10" exposure. The shingles are 5/8" to ž" thick, and edged to fit tight to one another.The same view as previous image but from a distance. Previous Next The Gathering of Huguenot Families 2017 Revolutionary War re-enactor greets attendees arriving at The Gathering.Re-enactor shouldering the musket.Preparing to Prime the musket.Firing the musket.Archaeological excavations outside the DuBois Fort.Recently completed wigwam of the Escopus-Munsee tribe, which inhabited the New Paltz area.Luncheon tent near Deyo HouseBuffet LunchBalladeer Linda Russell sang Hudson Valley folksongs at the French Church.Russell used guitar, mountain dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, pennywhistle and washboard with her songs.HHS's Liesl Odenweller (center) visiting from Venice with family and friends at the Abraham Hasbrouck House. Previous Next Old New Paltz Day 2018 View down Huguenot Street - Bevier-Elting House on left, DuBois Fort on rightDifferent centuries walking togetherBevier-Elting House and hat exhibitWeaving on loomsWeaving on loomsAction at the children’s arts and crafts tentOccupied at the arts and crafts tentLenape Indian re-enactor B.R. DelaneyLenape Indian re-enactor B.R.Delaney with interested visitorsDawn Elliott demonstrates tape loomsDawn Elliott demonstrates tape looms.HHS Trustee David Lent in period costumeVistors at entrance to the Bevier-Elting HouseSpinning wheel in action at the Bevier-Elting HouseOlive Hasbrouck Whittier Garden; behind it the Reformed Chruch of New Paltz and, to the right, the Abraham Hasbrouck HouseView to the Abraham Hasbrouck House from the Olive Hasbrouck Whittier GardenHHS re-enactors outside the Abraham Hasbrouck House performing historical skit: “The Founding Mothers”HHS re-enactors (L-R): Trustee Joan Kelley, President Mary Etta Schneider and intern Lisa Peres portraying Abraham’s widow (Maria Deyo), her sister (Margaret Deyo) and their niece (Esther Bevier)Margaret (married to Abraham DuBpis) confers with niece, Esther (married to Jean Hasbrouck’s son, Jacob).HHS staffer Alex Johnson portrays Maria’s young son, Daniel Hasbrouck.Abraham’s widow, Maria (played by HHS Trustee Joan Kelley), describes the routine of every day life at the house.Maria Deyo Hasbrouck shows books from her era.HHS staffer Shari Osborn portrays Marie Leroy, wife of Hugo Freer, at the Freer House.HHS intern Elizabeth Rohan portays Hugo Freer’ 14 year old sister, Sarah, at the Freer House.Volunteers greet visitors at the Jean Hasbrouck House: HFA’s Richard Hasbrouck and son Chris, HHS Trustee Mark Rosen and wife Tamara.Jean Hasbrouck House — the upper kitchen with jambless fireplaceJean Hasbrouck House — Andre Bevier room with jambless fireplace — note ear horn hearing aid on tableJean Hasbrouck House — visitors in the upper kitchenJean Hasbrouck House — visitors in the parlorHHS Executive Director Eric Roth about to lead a tour at the French ChurchFrench Church (reproduction of 1717 original) and Huguenot cemeteryPin cushion at the A Notion to Sew exhibit in Deyo Hall — work of Hylah Bevier Hasbrouck and her daughters.An exhibitor shows his craftsPreparing for the raffle drawing for an American Girl doll (at left) Previous Next