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.
Learn the art and fun of classic social English dancing from the 18th century. No experience necessary, just bring your dancing shoes.
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.
Celebrate the life and poetry of Scotland’s beloved Robert Burns with an evening of traditional music, poetry readings, and Scottish fare! Featuring performances by Linda Russell, historical balladeer, a bagpiper, and a cellist, this unique concert will also include light fare of haggis, turnips, and potatoes, plus a toast of whiskey to honor the Bard of Ayrshire.
Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert. This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, complete with a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon.
This workshop will explore the history of ropemaking, and provides hands-on activities including making hand cordage and a length of rope using a reproduction winding machine.
Get out of the winter cold and come craft lovely Valentine’s in the Victorian fashion.
Learn to make your own woven berry basket in this Cabin Fever Reliever workshop!
Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by Anne & Ridley Enslow. “Raise a glass to freedom,” and join us in singing to the tune of revolution with a rousing concert of Colonial drinking songs. This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, complete with a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon.
Learn to make a historic traveling sewing kit. Beginners welcome!
