Exhibitions
The experience of being at Historic Richmond Town is an opportunity to choose your own path to learning. You will approach places and objects on your own terms, sharing your own memories, coming to your own conclusions and gaining new perspectives on the past. You may find yourself moved to deep reflection or inspired to new possibilities by the unique, sometimes magical sensation of communing with authentic places and things.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a poignant tribute to the remarkable athletes who played in the Negro Leagues. Founded in 1990, the museum preserves and celebrates the rich history of Negro Leagues Baseball through immersive exhibits and educational programs.
on View May 10-June 30
Discover Greatness: An Illustrated History of Negro Leagues Baseball, on loan from the esteemed Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, is a captivating exhibition invites visitors to explore the remarkable American narrative of Negro Leagues baseball.
Featuring over 80 compelling photographs, the exhibition delves into the rich and often untold history of Negro Leagues Baseball spanning from the late 1800s to the 1960s. Through these images, visitors will journey through the triumphs and challenges faced by African American baseball players, shedding light on their extraordinary talent and resilience in the face of adversity.
Discover Greatness serves as a tribute to the pioneering athletes who made significant contributions to the sport despite facing segregation and discrimination. Don't miss your chance to uncover this essential chapter of America's past at Historic Richmond Town.
Exhibitions
Third County Courthouse: Center of Civic Life on Staten Island
Third County Courthouse: Center of Civic Life on Staten Island explores the building's form, function, and its central role in Staten Island's civic life. Sections of the exhibit describe courthouse architecture, notable trials, the political process, and the county jail.
Made on Staten Island
Made on Staten Island: Agriculture, Industry, and Suburban Living in the City, by Charles L. Sachs, was published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. It provides a richly detailed history of Staten Island's growth and development from its agricultural and maritime beginnings, through its 19th-century industrial development, and on to its transformation as a suburban community.
Toys!
Toys! examines the ways in which children learn about themselves and their world through toys and play. More than 200 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys of the 19th and 20th centuries are featured to illustrate that toys have long been tools for learning about life, work and family.
Online Exhibitions
View four unique online exhibitions, right from the comfort of your own living room!