Arts & Culture in Quarantine
During the strange new normal presented by the challenges of COVID-19, the team at Historic Richmond Town remains dedicated to creating opportunities for the public to explore the diversity of the American experience from the colonial period to the present. Arts & Culture in Quarantine is a free, online series our staff has put together to continue to provide diverse programming and digital content to our audience.
Enjoy the living history demonstration videos, staff interviews, blog posts, and even virtual tours and behind-the-scenes looks at our collection, buildings, and historic houses on-site. Keep scrolling to explore more!
Historic Richmond Town is launching a collection to preserve physical objects, photographs, and personal accounts relating to the experiences of Staten Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to participate!
Living History
Learn to bake on an open hearth, make baskets and more, under the guidance of educators in period costume.
Staff Libraries
Looking for something to read in quarantine? The Historic Richmond Town staff recommends their favorites in historical fiction and non-fiction.
Videos
Take virtual tours of our historic houses, and get a behind-the-scenes look of the sights and sounds of HRT from the people who make the experience come to life.
Slideshows
Photos from our collection and the 100-acre grounds bring Historic Richmond Town straight to your living room!
Blog Posts
Highlights from the collection, staff interviews, and the latest in history news from around Staten Island.
Other Inspiration
Feed your creativity by exploring our additional resources for history, art, and culture.