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.
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.
Join us for an evening with Bob Conroy, Jean, & Norm Pederson as part of the Tavern Concert Series, featuring an evening of Traditional American Folk Revival music.
Make your own historically-inspired marbled prints! After an introduction to marbling history and materials, participants will learn how to mix acrylic paint for marbling, and create patterns using combs and tools. The resulting prints evoke the inner hand marbled pages of antique books. All materials provided. Open to adults and young artists alike. Designed for participants age 6 and up
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.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Historic Richmond Town will hold its annual Yankee Peddler Day on Sunday, May 17. The market will feature dealers of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and new items. This event is perfect for seasoned collectors and new pickers alike. All proceeds from Yankee Peddler Day benefit Historic Richmond Town.
Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island, opening in June 2026 in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition will explore the origins of local government and the basic tenets of American democracy, including civil liberties, the separation of powers, and the impact of government at every level. Featuring objects and primary source materials from Historic Richmond Town’s 60,000+ collection, the exhibition will highlight the contributions of activists and civil servants, encourage civic participation, and underscore the vital importance of civic engagement at every stage of life.
This Independence Day Weekend, celebrate the founding of the American republic at Historic Richmond Town, with crafts, activities, homemade treats, and more.
