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The 1658 Stockade District Walking Tour Enjoy a guided walking tour of the largest intact early Dutch settlement in New York State, the original village of Kingston whose street plan was designed by Provincial-Governor Peter Stuyvesant in 1658. Today, a large cluster of native limestone houses built by descendants of the early settlers still stands within this National and State Historic District.
The two-hour tour is offered on the first Saturday of the month, May through October, departing at 2 p.m. from the FHK Museum, corner of Wall-Main Streets. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16. Group tours can be arranged by special appointment. Call 845-339-0720. Tales about colonial life in Kingston and Dutch customs and legends make the tour both an entertaining and educational experience. The tour is offered on the first Saturday of the month, May through October, departing at 2 p.m. from the FHK Museum. The fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 16. Group tours can be arranged by special appointment. For additional information, call 845-339-0720. The Rondout District Walking Tour
The tour is offered on the last Saturday of the month May-October and departs at 11 a.m. from the Kingston Heritage Area Visitor Center, 20 Broadway. The fee is $5 for adults; $2 for children under 16. Review of Rondout District Tour: "Yesterday I was fortunate to go on a walking tour with a fantastic guide - Rob Sweeney. He is a gem! It was a delightful educational experience. How great for Kingston to have such an organization as FHK."
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