APRIL 2022
To continue our celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, meet Visitor Services Volunteer, Julia Murray who you can see every Saturday greeting visitors in our Historical Museum.
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APRIL 2022
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we have a lot to be thankful for here at Historic Richmond Town! Meet Visitor Services Volunteer, Jeff Wachtel, who you can see every Sunday greeting visitors in our Museum, as well as performing a host of duties at all of our annual special events like Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm and The Richmond County Fair.
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March 2022
Do you have a burning question about your local Staten Island ancestry but can’t find answers? Ever wonder how and where history museums get their information? I had the pleasure of sitting down with our Collections Manager, Carli DeFillo, and Research Coordinator, Carlotta DeFillo, to discuss the research process at Historic Richmond Town, and I am excited to share my experience with readers.
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FEBRUARY 2022
At Historic Richmond Town, we continue to make new discoveries about our community as we research the objects, photographs, and archives in our care. In honor of Black History Month, we highlight the story of the Sullivans, a Black family who lived in Richmond Town over 100 years ago.
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DECEMBER 2020
As the days grow shorter and colder, and the calendar year begins its slow retreat, the rush of the holidays come upon us. The season is full of celebrations, visiting with friends and family, gift-buying stress, and time-honored traditions. For many years, Candlelight Tours at Historic Richmond Town have been a staple of Staten Island holiday activities.
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APRIL 2020
Historic Richmond Town mourns Jason Scala, who passed away on April 29. Jason’s dedication and support of this Staten Island educational non-profit saved the landmarked Courthouse from disaster. As Jason's love and dedication to Historic Richmond Town grew he said something we will never forget - he saw himself as an older man doing more volunteer work to help support the restoration mission.
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