AccessibilityGuide to Access: General Information Historic Richmond Town is an outdoor history museum. Many of the buildings are original to the site, while others have been relocated from throughout Staten Island. Much of the site is as it would have been in the late 1930’s when the Staten Island Historical Society moved its museum and library to the site and began interpretation of the historic structures. Except as noted below, prior arrangements are not required; however we encourage you to contact us in advance for any assistance that may be needed.
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Parking | | Designated spaces are located in our parking lot off of Clarke Avenue, near the Third County Courthouse reception center.
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Tours for the Deaf
| Interpreted tours for the deaf are offered on the first Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm.
Interpreters using American Sign Language are provided by The Seymour Joseph Institute.
For interpreted tours for the deaf at other times, please contact the Society at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit.
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Blind and Visually Impaired
| The Historical Museum has Braille way-finding labels on all floors.
Sensory opportunities are available throughout the historic village. Please ask your guide about objects that can be handled. |  |  |
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Wheelchair Accessibility
| Hard surface or crushed stone pathways connect most buildings open to the public.
The Historical Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair assisted visitors. A portable ramp is available for access to the following buildings:
- General Store
- Christopher House
- Tinsmith Shop
- Third County Courthouse - main floor
- Guyon-Lake-Tysen House - main floor (Door widths and interior steps limit interior access, except by exit and reentry.)
- Basketmakers House - main floor
- Voorlezer House - main floor
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Service Animals
| Welcome in the Historical Museum and all historical buildings. | | |
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Restrooms
| Accessible restrooms are located on the lower level of the Historical Museum. Enter from Court Place. | |
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To obtain additional information, or to arrange for sign language interpreter, please call us at 718-351-1611, extension 280.
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Special Events
Sat., September 4, 2010
Richmond County Fair
Sun., September 5, 2010
Richmond County Fair
Mon., September 6, 2010
Richmond County Fair
Wed., September 8, 2010
Family Cruise Nites: Classic Car Showcase
Fri., September 10, 2010
Decker Farm Dinner Series
Wed., September 15, 2010
Family Cruise Nites: Classic Car Showcase
Wed., September 22, 2010
Family Cruise Nites: Classic Car Showcase
Thu., September 23, 2010
Decker Farm Dinner Series
Sat., September 25, 2010
Village Flea Market
Wed., September 29, 2010
Family Cruise Nites: Classic Car Showcase
Sat., October 2, 2010
Village Flea Market-RAIN DATE
Sat., October 9, 2010
Open House New York
Sun., October 17, 2010
Old Home Day
Fri., October 29, 2010
Halloween in Richmond Town
Workshops and Classes
Thu., September 2, 2010
Story Museum
Tue., September 7, 2010
Book Club for Adults
Thu., September 9, 2010
Story Museum
Thu., September 16, 2010
Story Museum
Thu., September 23, 2010
Story Museum
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