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Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, New York, NY (2026)

06/14/2026

Clear Comfort
Photographer Alice Austen
Postcard, 1911
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.1567)

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.

06/13/2026

There’s still time to be part of Historic Richmond Town’s Field of Flags.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, 111 flags have already been sponsored for this year’s display. By Independence Day, we hope to reach 250 flags standing proudly across our campus in honor of those who served.

Each flag represents someone’s hero, a parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, friend, neighbor, or service member whose sacrifice deserves to be remembered.

Join us in reaching 250 flags.

06/12/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th this July 4 at Historic Richmond Town!

Bring the family for a day of costumed interpreters, historic trades, live music, hands-on activities, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence in NYC’s living history village.

Step back in time and celebrate like it’s 1776!

July 4 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Tickets on sale now

06/11/2026

Heading to The FIFA World Cup? Your ticket gets you in FREE at Historic Richmond Town! ⚽

June 11th through July 19th, FIFA World Cup ticket holders can enjoy complimentary General Admission to Historic Richmond Town’s daily experiences, including:

⚽ Museum Admission
⚽ Open Village Access

Present your FIFA World Cup ticket or proof of purchase in person at admissions and mention the FIFA promotion to receive your complimentary ticket.

Offer valid for daily General Admission only. Excludes special events and programs.

06/09/2026

Join us at Historic Richmond Town on June 14 for the Metropolitan Opera’s popular summer recital series showcasing performances by members of the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. Performers include Colorado-born soprano Tessa McQueen, who spent the Met’s 2025–26 season as Helen in the company premiere of Mason Bates’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, the First Lady in The Magic Flute, and Annina in La Traviata; Connecticut-based tenor Alex McKissick, who recently covered several roles in Gabriela Lena Frank’s El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego; and Lonwabo Mose, a bass-baritone from Cape Town, who is set to make his company debut during the Met’s 2026–27 season as Happy in La Fanciulla del West and the King in Aida; with accompaniment by Mariam Bombrun, a pianist and coach from Paris, with credits with the San Diego Symphony, Académie de l’Opéra National de Paris, the Met’s revival of Carmen, and Tosca at the Paris Opera. This event forms part of Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

This is a FREE event. All are welcome!

06/08/2026

Join us on June 27 for the opening of Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island.

Opening in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this new exhibition explores the origins of local government and the foundations of American democracy from civil liberties and the separation of powers to the impact of government at every level. Featuring objects and primary source materials from Historic Richmond Town’s 60,000+ piece collection, the exhibition highlights the contributions of activists and public servants, encourages civic participation, and underscores the importance of civic engagement throughout our lives.

06/07/2026

Uncle Louie G is BACK at Historic Richmond Town 🍧🔥
We’re kicking off our summer season with even MORE flavors, more smiles, and more reasons to stop by.

What’s better than a cold sweet treat in a place full of history?

Hours:
Sunday–Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

☔ Weather-related closures will be posted on Uncle Louie G's Instagram
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06/05/2026

Terramarine Inn at the foot of Huguenot Ave.
Postcard 1909
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.3132)

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.

06/04/2026

Donations to the Field of Flags at Historic Richmond Town both serves as a moving tribute to all the heroes that have served our country and each flag supports our year-round educational programming.

From now through the end of July Historic Richmond Town’s campus will proudly display American flags honoring those who have served.

Dedicate a flag in tribute to someone special today.
Join us in reaching 250 flags.❤️🤍💙

06/03/2026

This July 4, step back into Revolutionary-era New York at Historic Richmond Town as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Experience a full day of patriotic festivities across New York City’s living history village, including Revolutionary War encampments, costumed interpreters, blacksmithing and hearth cooking demonstrations, patriotic music, historic trades, and a live reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the 3rd County Courthouse.

Explore historic homes and workshops, witness historical demonstrations throughout the village, and celebrate Independence Day in a way you can’t experience anywhere else in NYC.

July 4 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Tickets on sale now

06/02/2026

🎶 Summer Concerts are coming to Historic Richmond Town 🎶

Join us for a season of free incredible live performances featuring renowned artists and celebrated cultural institutions all summer long.

June 14 — The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital
Featuring Tessa McQueen, Lonwabo Mose, Alex McKissick, and Mariam Bombrun

July 25 — Carnegie Hall Citywide: Ensemble Connect

July 30 — Staten Island Borough Concert Series*
*More information coming soon.

Experience music, culture, and history this Summer 2026 at Historic Richmond Town!

Feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets!

Learn more at www.HistoricRichmondTown.org/Events

05/31/2026

St. Joseph by the Sea, Huguenot
Postcard 1933
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.3098)

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.

05/30/2026

Thanks to our community, 80 flags have already been sponsored for this year’s Field of Flags at Historic Richmond Town. Our goal is 250 flags by Independence Day! Each one honors someone who served our country. The flags will then be on display until the end of July

Whether you dedicate a flag for a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or neighbor, your participation helps create a moving tribute visible to all who visit this summer.

Join us in reaching 250 flags ❤️🤍💙

05/28/2026

Books, and ballots, and buttons, oh my! Our new exhibition, Founding Principles, will feature objects from Historic Richmond Town's collection related to governance, voting, and local politics. The oldest object on display will be a book recording the meetings of local government on Staten Island from 1767 through 1804. Also, featured will be a sash representing the Staten Island Woman Suffrage Party, which advocated for women's voting rights in the 1910s. Here's a sneak peek.

Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island is made possible with generous support from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation & John and Mary Beth Gustafsson.

05/26/2026

Amboy Rd. looking east, Pleasant Plains,
Postcard 1916
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.4956)

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.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

Our Field of Flags at Historic Richmond Town is growing.
So far, we have almost 100 flags dedicated in honor of veterans, active-duty service members, and loved ones remembered. By July 4, we hope to reach 250 flags standing across our historic campus as a visible tribute to service and sacrifice. Help us meet our goal!

Every dedication helps build something powerful for our community.
Every flag represents a story.

Dedicate a flag today. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

The New Dorp Railroad Station was built by New York real estate developers Hughes and Ross in 1889 and operated by the Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad Company. It is believed to have been designed by New York City architect Henry Knapp, based on style similarities to Knapp-designed residences in New Dorp. When Staten Island's grade crossing elimination project endangered the building in the 1960s, it was moved to Historic Richmond Town to prevent its destruction.

New Dorp (which means "new town" in Dutch) was settled about 1671, making it about ten years "newer" than Oude Dorp (or Old Town). The railroad station, Historic Richmond Town's Britton Cottage and Guyon-Lake-Tysen House also came from this area. New Dorp's location near the intersection of Amboy and Richmond Roads made it an early hub and the site of several early American taverns. Notable early residents included the Vanderbilts, who had a farm on New Dorp Lane at a site now known as Miller Field.

05/20/2026

Hotel Castleton, St. Mark’s Pl. across from Curtis H.S.
Postcard 1907
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.745)

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.

05/18/2026

We caught up with Founding Principles exhibit advisor Christopher Franz in the historical museum and got his take on the United States' founding principles, as they are defined in the Declaration of Independence. Referencing Bejamin Franklin's famous remark that our government is, "a republic, if you can keep it," Mr. Franz concluded "It is only by educating ourselves, that we can keep that republic."

Come and visit Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island this summer and learn with us how to keep the republic. Founding Principles Opens June 27th!

Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island is made possible with generous support from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation & John and Mary Beth Gustafsson.

05/16/2026

Each May, Staten Island’s annual Soap Box Derby takes place at the Michael J. Petrides School complex. Winners go on to compete in the World Championships in Akron, Ohio. In honor of this tradition, this May’s object of the month is a soap box derby car from Historic Richmond Town’s Collection. This racer belonged to Staten Islander William Dubovsky, who competed in the derby from 1961 to 1965. He and his father built the racer, named Zephyr, using wood, cardboard and tape for the body, a seat re-used from a dining chair, and brakes, axles, and steering wheel from Island Chevrolet.

05/14/2026

Treasure hunters, this one’s for you, this weekend is Yankee Peddler Day!

From vintage antiques to handcrafted goods, Yankee Peddler Day is packed with unique finds you won’t see anywhere else.

Whether you're a serious collector or just love browsing, there’s something waiting for you at every booth.

Come see what you discover ✨

Sunday, May 17
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$3 admission

05/12/2026

Stapleton Piers
Postcard c. 1920
Gift of William McMillen (24.1.1211)

This postcard is currently on display in the exhibit, 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.

05/11/2026

Last week, we were honored to welcome Deputy Speaker and Chair of Cultural Affairs Nantasha Williams Councilmember Nantasha Williams and her staff to Historic Richmond Town as part of her tour of Staten Island cultural institutions. We appreciated the opportunity to highlight the important role Historic Richmond Town plays in preserving and celebrating Staten Island’s heritage.

We also extend our gratitude to the Staten Island Delegation, Minority Whip, Council Member David Carr Minority Leader David Carr , Majority Whip, Council Member Kamilah Hanks Kamillah Hanks Council Member-D49 , and Council Member Frank Morano Frank Morano , for their presence on the tour and continued partnership and support of the arts, culture, and historic preservation across our borough.

We thank each of them for their ongoing commitment to protecting Staten Island’s unique history, creativity, and culture

05/10/2026

We’re beyond thankful to the Troop 88 Boy Scouts for giving our fence along PS 28 and the parking lot a fresh new look!

Their dedication and service helped brighten up our space and made a meaningful difference for everyone who uses it. It’s efforts like these that make a real difference in keeping our space safe, welcoming, and beautiful. Thank you for making a lasting impact ,we at Historic Richmond Town appreciate you!

05/08/2026

Hear from Profs. Lori Weintrob, Heather Butts and Lina Montoya about their new project "Staten Island By Name: Mapping Untold Stories of our Streets" and gain a new perspective on our borough showcasing our shared and diverse past through street names (and co-names), as well as names of parks, fields, schools, businesses and buildings.

About the presenters:

Lori R. Weintrob is Professor of History and founding director of the Holocaust Center, at Wagner College. She received her B.A. from Princeton University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Heather M. Butts is an Associate Professor at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and is the co-founder or H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths, Inc. She received her B.A. from Princeton University, J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, M.A. Public health from Harvard University.

Lina Montoya, “Ele Eme”, is a Graphic Designer, Muralist and Arts Educator, originally from Colombia. Staten-Island based, Montoya has been developing her career as Public Artist and Community Organizer for more than a decade, leading community-based projects around NYC.

This program is FREE with a $5 suggested donation. Reserve your seat today!

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