From 1863schoolhouse.org

The Huguenot Schoolhouse is one of the few brick, one-room schoohouses built in Orange County. Local Craftsman made the bricks from the clay found along the banks of the nearby Neversink river.

In 1961 the school closed and the building was used as a social hall by Huguenot Fire Company. After this it stood vacant for ten years. In 1996, a group of residents decided to pool their talents and along with New York State Grants through the offices of Senator Charles Cooke and Senator John Bonacic, they began restoration of the building. In 2001 the project was completed and the school re-opened.

The mission of the Town of Deerpark Museum is the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of artifacts for the purpose of documenting and interpreting the history of the town through exhibitions, educational programs and publications for children and adults

The Town of Deerpark Museum is pleased to offer two fine art prints by nationally recognized artist Peter Koenig. These charming prints titled “Apple Pickin’ Time” (fall) and “Snow Day” (winter) pay homage to the Huguenot 1863 Schoolhouse and to those who seek to preserve this important aspect of our heritage.  The artist is in the process of creating the entire four seasons Schoolhouse series. Spring and Summer will be completed in 2011. A portion of these sales will be donated to the Town of Deerpark Museum. Peter Koenig has been selected for four consecutive years (2007-2010) as one of the top traditional artisans in America, according to a panel of experts convened by Early American Life magazine. The expertsѣurators from such prestigious institutions as the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, American Folk Art Museum, Hancock Shaker Village, Heritage Center of Lancaster County, Old Sturbridge Village as well as others in the field, independent scholars and professional instructorsѳelected the top craftspeople working with traditional tools and techniques. Koenig’s work shows mastery of the art form, heritage techniques, and workmanship, according to the judges. “The judges look for authentic design and workmanship, whether the piece is a faithful reproduction or the artisan’s interpretation of period style,” said Tess Rosch, publisher of Early American Life. “Scholarship, as well as use of period tools and techniques, is particularly valued.” To see more of Koenig’s work go to peterkoenigart.com or earlyamericanlife.com and click on “Directory”. 

Credit – The town of Deer Park Museum

The Huguenot Schoolhouse is located at 25 Grange Road,
P.O. Box 621, Huguenot, NY 12746