LIVING HISTORY
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Discounted rates are available for groups of adults and kids of all ages.
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.
Explore 200 years of changing fashion, labor, and identity through footwear. Featuring more than 25 original pairs of shoes—from early 19th-century wedding slippers to 1970s patriotic sneakers.
Staten Island’s annual community celebration and Historic Richmond Town’s biggest fundraiser.
For 45 years, Historic Richmond Town has hosted the Richmond County Fair, and we are honored to welcome everyone to enjoy the best of Staten Island. Also, it is our most important fundraiser of the year, and your ticket to the Richmond County Fair directly supports Historic Richmond Town in its mission to preserve and share our local history.
Led by expert historical interpreters, the doors of the past open to you in a walking tour like none other in New York City. See the restored interiors of buildings chronicling eras of Staten Island's past, furnished with reproductions and artifacts in the Historic Richmond Town Collection.
Learn the art and fun of classic social English dancing from the 18th century. No experience necessary, just bring your dancing shoes.
Join us for a discussion about Staten Island’s disconnection from the transit system of New York City that has impacted its past and present.
Explore historic houses by candlelight and delve into folklore and mysteries from the past. This program is led by historical interpreters who discuss the lives and deaths of Staten Islanders, including the infamous accused who stood trial at the 3rd County Courthouse.
Historic Richmond Town honors Hispanic American heritage with performances and special educational programs in the village to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our borough, city, and country.
Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns the first Saturday in October, with all of your favorite autumnal activities! Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, learn about 19th century farm life, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
This annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage returns! Historic trades are demonstrated in historic houses and shops throughout the village, demonstrating the ways people lived and worked in the 19th century. Experience Staten Island’s past and present with displays by living historians and modern makers and cultural organizations.
