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.
Dedicate a flag in honor of active-duty service members or veterans, in memory of departed loved ones, or for others who have served our country. The names of individuals remembered by your donation will be displayed on Historic Richmond Town's website.
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 historic interpreters from the Education department to learn about the history of lighting and candle making in the 18th and 19th centuries, and dip your own candles to take home with you!
Take a historical ‘staycation’ at Historic Richmond Town! Explore Staten Island’s past through vintage postcards from the newly acquired William McMillen Collection. Compare early 20th-century views to today and discover Staten Island’s history as an industrial hub and summer destination.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Historic Richmond Town will hold its annual Yankee Peddler Day on Sunday, May 4. The market will feature dealers of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and new items. This event is perfect for seasoned collectors and new pickers alike. All proceeds from Yankee Peddler Day benefit Historic Richmond Town.
Each year May through August, the open air museum is alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed historical interpreters in landmarked structures throughout the 35-acre campus. You will experience life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes. Also included in general admission is a series of daily programs throughout the site.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a special discussion and interactive workshop exploring Filipino culture and script writing.
