Two restored structures on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town: a relocated c. 1860 outhouse or privy, and a c. 1830-1860 Carpenter Shop reconstructionTwo restored structures on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town: a relocated c. 1860 outhouse or privy, and a c. 1830-1860 Carpenter Shop reconstruction

Spring 2024 at Historic Richmondtown Staten Island

Guided Tours
Fri.-Sun. through April 28
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An elegant, old fashioned desk with a quill and ink container in an old house., 3, & 4pm
Stop by 12-5pm Friday-Sunday to enjoy a visit to our Historical Museum and go on a walking tour that takes you inside select historic houses.PLAN YOUR VISIT >>
Behind-the-Scenes at Historic Richmond Town: 300-Year-Old CommunityA winding staircase in an old house.
Sat. April 6 | 1pm Join New York Adventure Club and the HRT Education team for a behind-the-scenes exploration of our historic buildings, including attic and cellar spaces not usually open to the public.PURCHASE TICKETS >>
Lafayette Ball
Sat. April 27 | 7:30pmJoin us in celebrating the bicentennial of the arrival of General Lafayette to Staten Island by dancing the night away in the historic Third County Courthouse. Period costume is admired but not required. Let’s have a ball!

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Talks of the Town – Fresh Kills: A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City featuring Martin Melosi in conversation with Phillip Papas
Sat. April 20 | 2pmIn the first lecture of this new program series author Martin Melosi provides a comprehensive chronicle of the Fresh Kills Landfill that offers new insights into the growth and development of New York City.

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A landfill with birds flying overheard with the words fresh Kills A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City overlayed on top of the image.

Open Village Season
Wed.-Fri. | May 1-Aug. 25 | 11am-4pmOur Main Village comes alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed Historical Interpreters in historic structures throughout the site. Special daily programs are included with general admission.A man in historical costume makes a broom at an old fashioned machine.LEARN MORE >>