Renowned living historians from the Hannibal Guard will present an immersive living history program at Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site on Saturday and Sunday, March 30th and 31st. The weekend- long event will showcase the important contributions of African American soldiers during the American Civil War.
Amazing grill masters and saucy royalty from all over the East Coast and Canada will smoke-up the streets of Historic Richmond Town at New York City’s only Officially Sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Cookoff.
It's springtime at Historic Richmond Town! Celebrate the return of warm weather with spring themed activities, such as our famous Easter egg hunts, flower crown crafts for kids and genuine family fun. Grab your pastels and join us on April 20th (pastels optional)!
The Official New York State Cook-Off for the International Chili Society (ICS). Includes chili sampling, judging, cash prizes, amusements, and live entertainment. Winners chosen from Historic Richmond Town will go to the world championships!
Sell your wares or simply browse the chachkies. Bring the whole family! For the American Picker in all of us.
New York City’s premiere outdoor wine and food festival returns to Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site!
A family favorite for decades, Civil War Weekend returns to Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site this summer! Join us August 9th through August 11th as premiere living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Richmond County Fair has been an end of summer tradition for New York City families for nearly four decades! It combines classic fairground favorites, gourmet food and live music.
Harvest season at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm is fun for the entire family! Picka. pumpkin to take home, enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, corn maze, arts and crafts, face-painting and all of your favorite autumnal activities!
Members of the Education Department at Historic Richmond Town hosted a Victorian Valentine Workshop where families hand crafted paper Valentines with colorful graphics, copied from original examples in Historic Richmond Town’s curatorial collections for the residences of Silver Lake Specialized Care Center.
The Voorlezer’s House at Historic Richmond Town in New York City has long been believed to be one of the oldest school houses in the country, tracing its roots back to the 1690s. Recent investigations have revealed that there is still much to learn about this important symbol of early American education and the Dutch community in Staten Island in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The imported items displayed in this exhibit were all owned by Staten Island families and were considered highly fashionable in their day. Beautiful and useful items such as vases, tea sets, and dinner sets were found in the homes of local residents alongside products made in the United States.