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Guide to Access: General Information

Historic Richmond Town is an outdoor history museum. Many of the buildings are original to the site, while others have been relocated from throughout Staten Island. Much of the site is as it would have been in the late 1930’s when the Staten Island Historical Society moved its museum and library to the site and began interpretation of the historic structures. Except as noted below, prior arrangements are not required; however we encourage you to contact us in advance for any assistance that may be needed.

Parking

Designated spaces are located in our parking lot off of Clarke Avenue, near the Third County Courthouse reception center.

Tours for the Deaf

Interpreted tours for the deaf are offered on the first Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm.
Interpreters using American Sign Language are provided by The Seymour Joseph Institute.

For interpreted tours for the deaf at other times, please contact the Society at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit.

Blind and Visually Impaired

The Historical Museum has Braille way-finding labels on all floors.

Sensory opportunities are available throughout the historic village. Please ask your guide about objects that can be handled.

Access (Other Than Print or Braille) for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Wheelchair Accessibility

Hard surface or crushed stone pathways connect most buildings open to the public.

The Historical Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair assisted visitors.

A portable ramp is available for access to the following buildings:

General Store
Christopher House
Tinsmith Shop
Third County Courthouse - main floor
Guyon-Lake-Tysen House - main floor (Door widths and interior steps limit interior access, except by exit and reentry.)
Basketmakers House - main floor
Voorlezer House - main floor

Service Animals

Welcome in the Historical Museum and all historical buildings.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are located on the lower level of the Historical Museum. Enter from Court Place.

To obtain additional information, or to arrange for sign language interpreter, please call us at 718-351-1611, extension 280.

Wed., February 8, 2012
After School Book Club

Thu., February 9, 2012
Story Museum

Wed., February 15, 2012
After School Book Club

Thu., February 16, 2012
Story Museum

Wed., February 22, 2012
After School Book Club

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 .

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

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