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Historic Richmond Town
Richmond County Fair
30th Anniversary
Celebrating America the Beautiful

Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s living history village and museum complex. Visitors can explore the diversity of the American experience, especially that of Staten Island and its neighboring communities, from the colonial period to the present.

  Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611
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The village area occupies 25 acres of a 100-acre site with about 15 restored buildings,

including homes and commercial and civic buildings, as well as a museum.

A visit to Historic Richmond Town is an opportunity for all visitors to experience the domestic, commercial and civic activities that supported families and community for more than 300 years.Court Place
Court Place

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isitors can walk through the former county seat of Richmond, see historically furnished interiors

and explore museum exhibits. Staff and volunteers provide guided tours and demonstrate the

daily activities of early Staten Islanders on a seasonal, scheduled basis.


Established in 1958, Historic Richmond Town is a joint project of the Staten Island Historical Society,

an independent nonprofit cultural organization, and the City of New York,

which owns the land and the buildings and supports part of its operations with public

funds from the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Guyon-Lake-Tysen House
Guyon-Lake-Tysen House
Stephens House and Store
Stephens-Black House and General Store


The Staten Island Historical Society also receives support from the New York State Department of Education,

the New York State Council on the Arts, the Institute of Museum Services, the Office of the Borough President,

and private contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals.

 
 

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Special Events

Sat., July 4, 2009
Independence Day Celebration

Fri., July 10, 2009
Weather Seminar - The Blizzard of '88

Sat., July 11, 2009
Traditional Dinner

Mon., July 13, 2009
Summer Apprentice Program

Sat., July 18, 2009
BBQ Pitmaster Training Class

Reading, Workshops, and Classes

Tue., July 7, 2009
Adult Book Club

Thu., July 9, 2009
Story Museum

Mon., July 13, 2009
Drop-Spindle Group

Tue., July 14, 2009
Knit & Crochet Group

Thu., July 16, 2009
Story Museum

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Birthday Parties at Historic Richmond Town!

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The M. Bennett Olde Village Market is NOW OPEN

M. Bennett Olde Village Market at Historic Richmond Town is now open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 - 3:00, and Sunday from 10:00-2:00.

M. Bennett is CLOSED: Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

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Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611

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Historic Richmond Town is a joint project of the independent Staten Island Historical Society and the City of New York through the Department of Cultural Affairs, and is a member of the Historic House Trust .
         
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