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Traditional land and ancestral home of the Lenape people. Explore the diverse histories of Staten Island at NYC's most complete living history village, historical museum, and arboretum.
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So the next time you enjoy something at Historic Richmond...
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Historic Richmond Town’s rich array of educational...
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Main Street Coffee at Historic Richmond Town is an artisanal...
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Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 351-1611. Located in the heart...
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See the restored interiors of buildings chronicling eras of...
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Historic Richmond Town’s nearly one hundred acres of...
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441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, New York 10306...
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As Staten Island's largest and oldest cultural institution,...
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Site history. The area that is now Historic Richmond Town's...
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Historic Richmond Town was founded as the Staten Island...
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The Staten Island Historical Society’s collections tell the story of the American experience through the lives of Staten Islanders. Portions of the collection are displayed in museum galleries and house museums at Historic Richmond Town.
Established in 1958, Historic Richmond Town is a joint project of the Staten Island Historical Society, an independent nonprofit cultural organization, and the City of New York, which owns the land and the buildings and supports part of its operations with public funds from the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Historic Richmond Town is a remarkable living-history village and museum complex that evokes 300 years of the history and culture of New York City. The Town of Richmond, established in the 1690s, became the seat of Staten Island’s county government in 1728.