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Hundreds of families stepped back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday celebrations of centuries past. Evening tours led by candlelight showcased more than three hundred years of yuletide on Staten Island, where culture and food-ways from all over world combine to create something that is uniquely New York.
Read MoreHundreds of families enjoyed an old-fashioned holiday at yesterday’s Christmas in Richmond Town celebration! A nostalgic family favorite for decades, Christmas in Richmond Town returned just in time to ring in the season! Families experienced an old-fashioned carriage ride down historic Center Street and were immersed in the sights and sounds of winter in the country.
Read MoreThe imported items displayed in this exhibit were all owned by Staten Island families and were considered highly fashionable in their day. Beautiful and useful items such as vases, tea sets, and dinner sets were found in the homes of local residents alongside products made in the United States.
Read MoreThousands of Trick or Treaters visited New York City’s most complete historic village yesterday to celebrate Halloween in Richmond Town! This yearly event was spiced up with fantastic food from Valducci’s Pizza Truck, Corner House BBQ and of course Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor, liv music and even a magic show!
Read MoreA family favorite for generations, Old Home Day returned last Sunday, October 21, featuring historic trades demonstrations, music, food, crafts, and sweet treats. The world of the past came alive—and many participants rekindled their own memories of Richmond Town!
Read MoreDaytrippers to New York City’s living history village also experience a new education program entitled “Sensory Sundays,” which offers programming that broadens the site’s accessibility and enhances the visitor experience for people on the Autism Spectrum.
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