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Bennett Cafe is NOW OPEN!

Beginning Sept. 2nd

Thursday & Friday: Lunch from 11 am to 3 pm.

Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast from 9:30 am to noon. Lunch from noon to 3 pm.

Wednesday: Lunch or dinner for private parties of 10 or more by reservation. Call 718-351-6308.

Saturday evening: Dinner at 6 p.m. – call 718-351-6308 to reserve.

Bennett Cafe is CLOSED:

Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

Address
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611
 
Hours

JULY & AUGUST:

Wednesday - Sunday:  11 am - 5 pm
Open village & outdoor demonstrations; self-guided tour.

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE:

Wednesday to Sunday: 1 pm - 5m

Tours:

Wednesday-Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.


Please call 718-351-1611 ext. 280 for more info.


Closed: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

 

 

 
Regular Village Admission
Adults

$5.00


Seniors

$4.00


Children 5-17

$3.50


SI Historical Society Members and children under 5 

FREE



Discounted admission for members of corresponding organizations. Please ask the Receptionist when purchasing your ticket.
FREE ADMISSION
for Active Military, with ID
 
Tours

Interpreter-led public tours are conducted during regular hours and personal tours may be arranged by appointment.

Interpreted Tours for the Deaf

Interpreted Tours for the deaf are conducted on the first Sunday of every month at 2:00, continuing through the summer.  Tours of the village will be interpreted in American Sign Language by volunteers from the Seymour Joseph Institute.  Included with regular village admission.

Group Tours

When groups of 20 or more make a reservation, they will receive a 10% discount on pre-paid admission and a 10% discount on purchases at the Museum Gift Shops.

We can arrange a special program that corresponds to your group’s interest in history, architecture, preservation or another subject for an additional fee. For Group Tour reservations and other information, please contact the Reservations Office at 718 351-1611 x 280.

You can also conduct your group’s business meeting in the Third County Courthouse.  For information call Stephanie Lundegard at 718-351-1611 x 236


Groups of 8 adults or more (max 16 people) may arrange for pick up from the SI Ferry via our shuttle at no charge.  Pickups can be arranged between 12:30 pm and 2 pm on open days.  Return trip no later than 4:30 pm.  Please make a reservation at least 2 days in advance of your visit.

School Tours

There is a full program of curriculum-based tours and workshops available for school groups of all ages at Historic Richmond Town and in your classroom.

Please click here for the Education section of the web site. After you have reviewed the various on-site and in-classroom programs, please make your reservation by calling (718) 351-1611, ext. 280 or email to Email Address of the Reservations team.

 
Directions

Located in the heart of Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town is a 15-minute drive from all bridges and a 30-minute ride from the Staten Island ferry on the S74 bus.

 

Click here for a map and directions from Google Maps.

 

FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY:
Take the S74 bus from the terminal to Richmond Road and St. Patrick's Place.

BY BUS FROM BROOKLYN:
S79 at 4TH Avenue and 86th Street to Clove Road/Targee Street. Walk one block to Richmond Road, and transfer to the S74. Take the S74 to St. Patrick's Place.

FROM THE VERRAZANO NARROWS BRIDGE:
Follow New Jersey West route to Richmond Road/Clove Road exit. Exit, proceed to second traffic light and turn left on Richmond Road. About 4.5 miles ahead, at end of Richmond Road, make left onto Arthur Kill Road. Go one block, make left at light (The Parsonage) onto Clarke Avenue. Parking lot is just ahead on the left.

FROM THE BAYONNE BRIDGE:
Exit at Staten Island Expressway/Goethals Bridge sign. Keep right and take first exit, Richmond Avenue. Turn right onto Richmond Avenue and continue to Arthur Kill Road. Turn left onto Arthur Kill Road. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Clarke Avenue (just beyond cemetery). Parking lot is just ahead on the left.

FROM THE GOETHALS BRIDGE:
Take Staten Island Expressway to Richmond Avenue exit. Turn left at traffic light and right at light onto Richmond Avenue. Continue to Arthur Kill Road. Turn left onto Arthur Kill Road. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Clarke Avenue (just beyond cemetery). Parking lot is just ahead on the left.

FROM THE OUTERBRIDGE CROSSING:
Take Korean War Veterans Parkway to Richmond Avenue North exit. Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road. After passing cemetery, at traffic light turn right onto Clarke Avenue. Parking lot is just ahead on the left.

 
Food and Refreshments

Click on Bennett Cafe for information.

 

 
Accessibility
For accessibility information, please click here.
 


 

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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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