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JANUARY 2024
In 2023, our historic Edwards-Barton-Aquilino House received a much-needed facelift, which included restoration work and a fresh coat of paint on the building’s facade. In the wake of this upgrade, the community had some questions about the building's unique shade of pale pink. We delved into the rich tapestry of history, preservation philosophy, and the evolving nature of aesthetics with our Restoration & Preservation Manager, Corbet Walser.
Read MoreDECEMBER 2023
This past fall, Collections Interns Cristina Diaz and Joe Chierchio worked alongside Collections Manager Carli DeFillo and Collections Care Officer Colyn Hunt to delve into two projects. Together, the interns learned the careful steps it takes to catalog new collections items and to transcribe records that uncover previously unknown histories.
Read MoreJULY 2023
The historic Edwards-Barton-Aquilino House is getting a facelift! Thanks to the Historic House Trust who awarded us a grant to secure paint through a partnership with Benjamin Moore, which is helping us keep the paint as close to the original color as possible. Thanks is due also to the John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund for their support to complete this project with professionalism and expert care.
Read MoreJUNE 2023
Hidden inside this unassuming little book is a major clue about life on Staten Island in the days when the Revolutionary War was just beginning. If you're familiar with Staten Island, you'll also recognize many of the other names seen here, including Joseph Guyon, who built and lived in HRT's own Guyon-Lake-Tysen House; the Rezeaus, who lived in HRT's Voorlezer's House; and members of the Totten family, who gave Tottenville its name.
Read MoreNOVEMBER 2022
On May 26, 2022 Historic Richmond Town welcomed back into its collection a portrait of notable Staten Islander and original daughter of the American Revolution Ann Totten that was stolen in 1970 and remained missing for over 50 years.
Read MoreOCTOBER 2022
In recent years, Historic Richmond Town embarked on a journey to ensure the historical narrative communicated to the public through our programming is a holistic story of the community. This Summer, Historic Richmond Town's Native Encampment was constructed in the southwest quadrant of the Main Village Campus; which will see its debut at two of our upcoming Fall events.
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