In July 1776, as celebrations in Boston and Philadelphia heralded the American Declaration of Independence, the majority of Staten Islanders remained steadfast in their support for British Colonial rule. Throughout the Revolutionary War, Staten Island was occupied by Crown forces, who used the island as a staging area for military operations in greater New York. British occupation continued through the end of the conflict in 1783, longer than any location in the 13 colonies.

Join Dr. Phillip Papas, author of That Ever Loyal Island: Staten Island and the American Revolution, and Historical Interpreters James Sarlo and Christopher Browne for an exploration of Staten Island's revolutionary history and how Historic Richmond Town uses living history to share the stories of the past.