LIVING HISTORY
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Discounted rates are available for groups of adults and kids of all ages.
On view August 31- May 31 2025 | Historical Museum
Produced by the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art and hosted by Historic Richmond Town, this exhibition focuses on the life and dreams of Jacques Marchais Koblenz, an extraordinary woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to Staten Island in 1919, and explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals.
Learn the art and fun of classic social English dancing from the 18th century. No experience necessary, just bring your dancing shoes.
Dedicate a flag in honor of active-duty service members or veterans, in memory of departed loved ones, or for others who have served our country. The names of individuals remembered by your donation will be displayed on Historic Richmond Town's website.
Take a historical ‘staycation’ at Historic Richmond Town! Explore Staten Island’s past through vintage postcards from the newly acquired William McMillen Collection. Compare early 20th-century views to today and discover Staten Island’s history as an industrial hub and summer destination.
Each year May through August, the open air museum is alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed historical interpreters in landmarked structures throughout the 35-acre campus. You will experience life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes. Also included in general admission is a series of daily programs throughout the site.
Join us for the opening on the weekend of May 9, 2025 of Uncle Louie G at Historic Richmond Town. This exciting addition brings a beloved local favorite to the museum’s historic grounds, offering visitors a delightful array of Italian ices and ice cream flavors to enjoy during their visits.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a special discussion and interactive workshop exploring Filipino culture and script writing.
Join us for a discussion of Staten Island’s Loyalism to Great Britain during the American Revolution.
Visit Historic Richmond Town to honor Juneteenth, featuring a day of special programs, including demonstrations of hearth cooking, discussions of social history, and historical reenactment. Learn about the history and origins of this holiday celebrating the end of American chattel slavery.
Join us for a lively panel discussion celebrating the new book Too Good to Get Married, exploring the life, work, and legacy of pioneering photographer Alice Austen with author Bonnie Yochelson, Alice Austen House Executive Director Victoria Munro, and Historic Richmond Town Curator Gabriella Leone.
