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The Curators at Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site have put together a rotating exhibit dedicated to the sumptuous blooms of Spring! This two-case exhibit is being showcased on the second floor of the Historical Museum and will be open to the public during museum hours through May. It features a colorful selections of artifacts and printed materials that showcase floral images and designs as a way to welcome Spring.
Read MoreThe Maintenance and Restoration Departments at Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site work to restore the interior of the Historic Third County Courthouse.
Read MoreMembers of the Education Department at Historic Richmond Town hosted a Victorian Valentine Workshop where families hand crafted paper Valentines with colorful graphics, copied from original examples in Historic Richmond Town’s curatorial collections for the residences of Silver Lake Specialized Care Center.
Read MoreBefore the Civil War, African Americans were not welcomed into the armed services. That began to change when the Union League in New York City worked to form the United States Colored Troops The USCT had African American enlisted men and white officers. Nearly 155 years later, on March 30 and March 31 noon – 5 pm Historic Richmond Town will host the Hannibal Guards, in honor of this important change. The group is a premiere living history organization that shows the lives and duties of local service members during the four-year conflict. Members will present an immersive program to highlight the activities and accomplishments of New York State’s three USCT regiments.
Read MoreThe Voorlezer’s House at Historic Richmond Town in New York City has long been believed to be one of the oldest school houses in the country, tracing its roots back to the 1690s. Recent investigations have revealed that there is still much to learn about this important symbol of early American education and the Dutch community in Staten Island in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Historic Richmond Town’s Guyon Tavern, located along Richmond Road, has been a cornerstone of the Staten Island community for nearly two hundred years. It’s home to the renowned Tavern Concert Series. In past years, performers and audience members praised the acoustics and the ambiance of the candle-lit building and the cozy wood stove.
This year an automobile accident left the Guyon Tavern badly damaged. All programming, including the Tavern Concert Series, have been postponed until the necessary $60,000 is raised and repairs made.
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