LIVING HISTORY
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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.
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.
Learn the art and fun of classic social English dancing from the 18th century. No experience necessary, just bring your dancing shoes.
Author Janet Medoro presents a talk on the history of New Dorp at the time of colonial settlement, informed by research for her local history book, Our Staten Island.
Explore native life and culture through presentations of indigenous dance, storytelling, and crafts in the 3rd County Courthouse and the Native Encampment. See demonstrations of hearth cooking in North America by costumed interpreters who use 18th & 19th century recipes, tools and techniques in historic kitchens throughout the village.
The annual Historic Richmond Town community Tree Lighting celebration returns!
This December, Historic Richmond Town will be transformed into a holiday wonderland where guests of all ages will find themselves immersed in holiday cheer! Guests can enjoy living history demonstrations, shopping for gifts, crafts, and commemorative items from the tinsmith, carpenter, and general store; an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage, a visit from Santa and his helpers, hot and tasty local eats, and MUCH more that will bring on the jolly feel of the holiday spirit!
Step back through time to experience the holiday pleasures of centuries past. Evening tours illuminated by candlelight showcase more than three hundred years of yuletide on Staten Island, where culture and foodways from many countries combine to create something that is uniquely New York.
Step into the historic Courtroom of the Third County Courthouse for a special presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, with musical accompaniment by harpist Erika Lieberman. You can also enjoy a cup of hot tea or cocoa— included with your ticket!
