The Dream Manifested
Aug
17
to May 31

The Dream Manifested

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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.

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Guided Tours
Jan
17
to Mar 30

Guided Tours

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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.

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Tavern Concert: Bob Wright & Harbortown*
Jan
18
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Bob Wright & Harbortown*

Join us for a Tavern Concert performed by Harbortown! This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, located on Richmond Road. The Tavern boasts a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon. Beverage options harken back to the period and include hot spiced apple cider, scratch made mulled wine, as well as a refreshing selection of beers.

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Tavern Concert: Burns Night with Linda Russell and Friends*
Jan
25
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Burns Night with Linda Russell and Friends*

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.

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Tavern Concert: Anne & Ridley Enslow*
Feb
22
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Anne & Ridley Enslow*

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.

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Tavern Concert: Jonathan Kruk & & Steve Kelman*
Mar
8
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Jonathan Kruk & & Steve Kelman*

Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Listen to Tavern Tales and Tunes from Long Ago on the Sound, River & Staten Island. 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.

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Tavern Concert: Irish Stout*
Mar
15
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Irish Stout*

Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day Tavern Concert performed by Irish Stout! This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, located on Richmond Road. The Tavern boasts a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon. Beverage options harken back to the period and include hot spiced apple cider, scratch made mulled wine, as well as a refreshing selection of beers.


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Tavern Concert: Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir*
Mar
29
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert: Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir*

Join us for our first April Tavern Concert performed by Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir! This indoor concert series will take place in the restored Guyon Tavern, located on Richmond Road. The Tavern boasts a wood-burning stove, flickering candles, live music and the true feel of a 19th century saloon. Beverage options harken back to the period and include hot spiced apple cider, scratch made mulled wine, as well as a refreshing selection of beers.

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Guided Tours
Apr
2
to Apr 27

Guided Tours

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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.

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Yankee Peddler Day*
May
4
9:30 AM09:30

Yankee Peddler Day*

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Historic Richmond Town will hold its annual Yankee Peddler Day on Sunday, May 18. 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.

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Open Village
May
7
to Aug 31

Open Village

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.

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Field of Flags
May
26
to Jul 6

Field of Flags

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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.

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Juneteenth Celebration

Visit Historic Richmond Town to honor Juneteenth, featuring a day of special programs, including demonstrations of hearth cooking, discussions of social history, and historical reenactment. Learn about the history and origins of this holiday celebrating the end of American chattel slavery.

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Women's Equality Day
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00

Women's Equality Day

Celebrate Women's Equality Day at Historic Richmond Town! In commemoration of the anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Join us for special programs and activities in the village. 

Included in General Admission to Open Village.

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Richmond County Fair*
Aug
30
to Sep 1

Richmond County Fair*

Staten Island’s annual community celebration and Historic Richmond Town’s biggest fundraiser.

For 41 years, Historic Richmond Town has hosted the Richmond County Fair, and we are honored to welcome everyone to enjoy the best of Staten Island. Also, it is our most important fundraiser of the year, and your ticket to the Richmond County Fair directly supports Historic Richmond Town in its mission to preserve and share our local history.

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Hispanic Heritage Day
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Hispanic Heritage Day

Historic Richmond Town honors Hispanic American heritage with performances and special educational programs in the village to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our borough, city, and country.

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Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm*
Oct
4
to Oct 26

Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm*

Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns the first Saturday in October, with all of your favorite autumnal activities! Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, learn about 19th century farm life, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!

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Old Home Day
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00

Old Home Day

This annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage returns! Historic trades are demonstrated in historic houses and shops throughout the village, demonstrating the ways people lived and worked in the 19th century. Experience Staten Island’s past and present with displays by living historians and modern makers and cultural organizations.

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Hearth & Harvest Festival*
Nov
15
11:00 AM11:00

Hearth & Harvest Festival*

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.

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Christmas in Historic Richmond Town*
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Christmas in Historic Richmond Town*

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!

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Holiday House Tours
Dec
17
to Dec 31

Holiday House Tours

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Experience yuletide through the ages at Historic Richmond Town with decorated interiors in historic structures throughout the village. Holiday House Tours conclude with a tour of the Courtroom, which is also decorated with a 15 foot Christmas Tree. Holiday House Tours at 4pm, which extend past sunset, feature final tour stops that are illuminated by candlelight & lamplight.

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Candlelight Tours
Dec
14
to Dec 15

Candlelight Tours

DECEMBER 14 & 15

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.

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Village Ghost Tours
Sep
20
to Oct 26

Village Ghost Tours

Explore historic houses by candlelight and delve into folklore and mysteries from the past. This program is led by historical interpreters who discuss the lives and deaths of Staten Islanders, including the infamous accused who stood trial at the 3rd County Courthouse.

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Guided Tours
Sep
11
to Dec 13

Guided Tours

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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.

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Carnegie Hall Citywide Concert: Gotham Brass Quintet
Jul
27
5:00 PM17:00

Carnegie Hall Citywide Concert: Gotham Brass Quintet

This summer, Historic Richmond Town is thrilled to partner with Carnegie Hall Citywide, a series of FREE concerts that are sensational celebrations of sounds from across the country and around the globe. Live from the porch of the General Store this free, Saturday-afternoon concert invites all audiences to discover Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town and enjoy the first-ever performance by the Gotham Brass Quintet.

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Talks of the Town: A New Book on Alice Austen with Bonnie Yochelson
Jun
6
6:30 PM18:30

Talks of the Town: A New Book on Alice Austen with Bonnie Yochelson

Learn about new research and insights into the life and times of Staten Island’s famous Victorian era photographer. Too Good to Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen, is the forthcoming book on the life of Alice Austen (1866-1952). The book is co-authored by Bonnie Yochelson and Historic Richmond Town.

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Open Village
May
1
to Aug 25

Open Village

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Step into a world brought to life by Historical Interpreters as they showcase living history in structures across our campus, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Staten Islanders throughout history. Daily programs include talks and demonstrations of trades, political life in the 19th century, the evolution of 1850s fashions, and what life was like for the Native people who lived on Staten Island over 300 years ago.

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Lafayette Ball
Apr
27
7:30 PM19:30

Lafayette Ball

Join Historic RichmondTown in celebrating the bicentennial of the arrival of Our Nation’s Guest by dancing the night away in the historic 1837 Third County Courthouse. The gaily decorated courtroom will set the scene for social dances from the period.  Period costume is always admired but not required. Let’s have a ball! Vive Lafayette!

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Talks of the Town: Fresh Kills: A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City
Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00

Talks of the Town: Fresh Kills: A History of Consuming and Discarding in New York City

In this lecture, Martin Melosi provides a comprehensive chronicle of Fresh Kills that offers new insights into the growth and development of New York City and the relationship among consumption, waste, and disposal. He traces the metamorphoses of the landscape, following it from salt marsh to landfill to cemetery and looks ahead to the future park.

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Behind-the-Scenes at Historic Richmond Town: 300-Year-Old Community
Apr
6
1:00 PM13:00

Behind-the-Scenes at Historic Richmond Town: 300-Year-Old Community

Step back in time to see what New York looked like long before the age of skyscrapers. Join New York Adventure Club for a behind-the-scenes exploration of Historic Richmond Town. Your guided experience within the 100-acre complex, which contains over thirty original historic structures and more than 130,000 historic artifacts dating back to the 17th century.

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Tavern Concert ~ Mike Agranoff
Mar
9
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert ~ Mike Agranoff

Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by Mike Agranoff, who will play fingerstyle guitar in idioms ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to the American Songbook to contemporary Americana. 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.

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Tavern Concert ~ Mike Burns & Highway 53
Feb
17
6:00 PM18:00

Tavern Concert ~ Mike Burns & Highway 53

Join us this winter for another great Tavern Concert performed by Mike Burns & Highway 53, with original material and a few old time country bluegrass 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.

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