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Discounted rates are available for groups of adults and kids of all ages.
On view August 31- May 31 2025 | Historical Museum
Produced by the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art and hosted by Historic Richmond Town, this exhibition focuses on the life and dreams of Jacques Marchais Koblenz, an extraordinary woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to Staten Island in 1919, and explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals.
Learn the art and fun of classic social English dancing from the 18th century. No experience necessary, just bring your dancing shoes.
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.
Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Listen to tavern tales and tunes from long ago on the sound, river & Staten Island. This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, complete with a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon.
SOLD OUT - Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day Tavern Concert performed by Irish Stout! This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, located on Richmond Road. The Tavern boasts a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon. Beverage options harken back to the period and include hot spiced apple cider, scratch made mulled wine, as well as a refreshing selection of beers.
SOLD OUT: In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, learn how to make your own Irish Soda Bread at Historic Richmond Town! Join Historical Interpreters who will explain the history and origins of this classic quick bread, and make your own loaf to take home.
Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by The Jolly Roving Tars. This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, complete with a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon.
Discover the untold stories that shaped Staten Island and New York City over the past 500 years—from the Lenape nations to modern-day trailblazers. Join scholars Lori R. Weintrob and Heather M. Butts as they reveal the hidden histories of both famous and forgotten Staten Islanders whose legacies still impact us today.
Celebrate Spring with Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir! This unplugged and intimate concert will feature the sweet retro sounds of a stand-up bass, mandolin, violin, accordion and guitar, interpreting the classic country songs of Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Johnny Cash, Joan Caddell and more. Don't miss this special season close-out performance!
This winter, learn about this time-honored art form of creating unique, one-of-a-kind paper prints with the Education team at Historic Richmond Town. Participants will examine marbled paper in our museum collection and make their own prints to take home in an hour-long workshop.
