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Historic Richmond Town Founded in 1856, we are Staten Island’s living history village and historical museum.
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Join us next month on Saturday, November 14 at 2PM for our last Talks of the Town for 2026! From local Staten Islander, ...
10/21/2026

Join us next month on Saturday, November 14 at 2PM for our last Talks of the Town for 2026!

From local Staten Islander, Janet Medoro comes an the interesting talk, From the Stacks: Loring McMillen’s Map of the American Revolution.

One of Historic Richmond Town founder Loring McMillen's most enduring contributions to local history is his "Map of Staten Island During the Revolution, 1775-1783" which he created in 1933 (a replica is on view in the Historical Museum). In this 250th anniversary year, join Staten Islander Janet Medoro on a journey through 18th century Staten Island.

Historic Richmond Town
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 2PM
Reserve your free seat: https://bit.ly/3Va936Q

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Arthur Kill Rd. near the currentZebra Pl., Rossville,Postcard,1906Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3695)This postcard is cu...
10/19/2026

Arthur Kill Rd. near the current
Zebra Pl., Rossville,
Postcard,1906

Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3695)

This postcard is currently on display in Greetings From Staten Island: A Postcard Tour.
You can view this piece, along with many others, at our historical museum, where it offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Staten Island and its historic landmarks.

We are excited to share that Historic Richmond Town will be presenting at Nonprofit Staten Island Nonprofit Staten Islan...
10/18/2026

We are excited to share that Historic Richmond Town will be presenting at Nonprofit Staten Island Nonprofit Staten Island's annual conference this Thursday. Jessica B. Phillips will be part of the panel for Managing for Success: HR Practices Across the Employee Lifecycle, hosted at 11:30.

Join nonprofit leaders, funders, government agencies, businesses, and community partners from across Staten Island for Nonprofit Staten Island's 14th Annual Conference: Built to Last.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island

Historic Richmond Town's annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage is back. Join us for Old...
10/17/2026

Historic Richmond Town's annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage is back. Join us for Old Home Day and experience 19th-century life as historic trades are demonstrated in the houses and shops throughout the village. Explore Staten Island’s story with living historians, modern makers, and cultural organizations.

Free and open to the public on Saturday, October 17, from 11 am - to 4 pm
https://bit.ly/4g1Vb4q

Weekends are for pumpkins! Don’t wait to pick your favorite from the patch.Decker Farm has hayrides, pumpkin painting, d...
10/16/2026

Weekends are for pumpkins! Don’t wait to pick your favorite from the patch.
Decker Farm has hayrides, pumpkin painting, delicious snacks, and perfect fall photo-ops and you don't have to leave the Island. 🍩🍁

📍 435 Richmond Hill Rd. | 12–5 PM
Tickets available at the farm or online: https://bit.ly/3TdlzOY

Thank you to James Rossi and his Scout Troop 150 for helping to restore critical sections of our parking lot fence. This...
10/14/2026

Thank you to James Rossi and his Scout Troop 150 for helping to restore critical sections of our parking lot fence. This Eagle Scout project couldn't have come at a better time. This fence has stood for decades, helping visitors identify the open-air museum's parking lot. Over time, sections of this wooden fence has started to rot. Thanks to James and his fellow scouts, a main section of the fence received new wood and a fresh coat of paint.

Thank you James Rossi and Troop 150!

Farm scene, Sharrotts Rd.Postcard,c. 1907-1925Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3690)This postcard is currently on display i...
10/13/2026

Farm scene, Sharrotts Rd.
Postcard,c. 1907-1925
Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3690)

This postcard is currently on display in Greetings From Staten Island: A Postcard Tour.
You can view this piece, along with many others, at our historical museum, where it offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Staten Island and its historic landmarks.

Sorry to be a stick in the mud but due to the weather predictions for TODAY and TOMORROW the farm will be closed both da...
10/11/2026

Sorry to be a stick in the mud but due to the weather predictions for TODAY and TOMORROW the farm will be closed both days.

10/11/2026

Old Home Day Returns Next Weekend!

Historic Richmond Towns's annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage is back. Experience 19th-century life as historic trades are demonstrated in the houses and shops throughout the village. Explore Staten Island’s story with living historians, modern makers, and cultural organizations.

Free and open to the public on Saturday, October 17, from 11 am - to 4 pm
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g1Vb4q

E-I-E-I-OH NO! A WEATHER UPDATE FROM OLD MACDONALD! Howdy, Farm Friends! Mother Nature has decided to give us a little t...
10/09/2026

E-I-E-I-OH NO! A WEATHER UPDATE FROM OLD MACDONALD!

Howdy, Farm Friends! Mother Nature has decided to give us a little too much water this Sunday, October 11. As much as we love a good puddle and some mud at the Farm, these wet weather conditions mean it’s just not safe or enjoyable for our visitors, animals, and farm friends. The Farm will be CLOSED on Sunday, October 11.

But don't cry over spilled milk! We'd love for you to join us another October weekend for farmyard adventures.

🎟️ If you have tickets for Sunday, please rebook for another weekend. We can't wait to welcome you down on the farm when the weather is a little more farm-friendly!

Thanks for understanding, y'all. Until then...

Tomorrow, at 2pm in the courtroom our free public adult education series will host it's October feature, Before New York...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow, at 2pm in the courtroom our free public adult education series will host it's October feature, Before New York with Eric Sanderson.

This talk will focus on the Historical Ecology of Staten Island with landscape ecologist Dr. Eric Sanderson. The program invites audiences to step back 400 years and explore the borough as it existed long before urbanization.

Historic Richmond Town in the courtroom
2:00PM
Reserve your free ticket today: https://bit.ly/46Dsd7E

Make this weekend unforgettable!Decker Farm is open for pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin chucking, and more. Grab your...
10/08/2026

Make this weekend unforgettable!

Decker Farm is open for pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin chucking, and more. Grab your cozy sweaters and bring the whole family! This is one of Historic Richmond Town's annual fundraisers, please come out and support us.

📍 435 Richmond Hill Rd. | 12–5 PM
🎟 Tickets at the farm or online: https://bit.ly/3TdlzOY

10/07/2026

Old Home Day Reunion for Richmondtown Restoration

Let's bring together the guides, docents, apprentices, craftsmen and volunteers who made Historic Richmond Town unforgettable. Expect old friends, great stories, and a whole lot of "Remember when...?"

Save the date:
Oct 17 2026
Please click here to send us your details: https://bit.ly/46Z8DCK

We look forward to hearing from you all!

🎃 It’s here! Decker Farm is OPEN!🎃Search the patch for your perfect pumpkin, hop on a classic hayride, and enjoy all thi...
10/03/2026

🎃 It’s here! Decker Farm is OPEN!🎃
Search the patch for your perfect pumpkin, hop on a classic hayride, and enjoy all things fall without leaving Staten Island.

12 PM –5 PM
📍435 Richmond Hill Rd Staten Island, NY 10314

🎟 Tickets available at the farm or online: https://bit.ly/3TdlzOY

Take a ghostly tour of our historic village every Friday and Saturday night, now through October 31st. Join your spookil...
10/02/2026

Take a ghostly tour of our historic village every Friday and Saturday night, now through October 31st. Join your spookily educated guide as they share the haunting tales of villagers of centuries past.

Village Ghost Tours
Friday & Saturday - Sept. 12 - Oct. 31*
7:00 & 8:30
No tours on Oct. 17

Get your tickets NOW https://bit.ly/4dFGB0j

View of the “new” Outerbridge Crossing,Postcard,c. 1928 Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3670)This postcard is currently on...
09/30/2026

View of the “new” Outerbridge Crossing,
Postcard,c. 1928
Gift of William McMillen(24.1.3670)

This postcard is currently on display in Greetings From Staten Island: A Postcard Tour.
You can view this piece, along with many others, at our historical museum, where it offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Staten Island and its historic landmarks.

Join us on October 10, 2026 at 2pm for our newest Talk of the Town lecture, Before New York with Eric Sanderson.This fre...
09/29/2026

Join us on October 10, 2026 at 2pm for our newest Talk of the Town lecture, Before New York with Eric Sanderson.

This free public event will focus on the Historical Ecology of Staten Island with landscape ecologist Dr. Eric Sanderson. The program invites audiences to step back 400 years and explore the borough as it existed long before urbanization.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46Dsd7E

Address

441 Clarke Avenue
New York, NY
10306

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17183511611

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