Historic Richmond Town

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The buildings and actors here portray the area through several eras, beginning with a 1690s Dutch house that shows what life was like for the region’s earliest settlers, and going through the 1860s.

Adam Sherlip

The Staten Island & Governors Island ferries are right next to each other, so from South Ferry , head to SI, and go on an adventure back in time to Historic Richmond Town. It's a trek well worth it.

Time Out New York

The preserved village plays host to costumed blacksmiths, shoemakers and tinsmiths as well as the Voorlezer’s House, the oldest wooden elementary schoolhouse still standing in America. Read more

Christina

The candlelit holiday tour is lovely. I've been here twice now and both times were a beautiful blast to living in the past...

Time Out New York

Find respite from modern distractions at this quaint, sleepy village . The time capsule of 30 restored structures from the 17th to early 20th centuries was initiated by Depression-era preservationists. Read more

MetroFocus

As festive tree-lighting alternative to Rockefeller Center, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in historic Richmond Town with a night of lights, caroling and baked goods . Find out when on MetroFocus Read more

Gerard

This is a collection of colonial houses including the one of the oldest schoolhouses in America . Each year in September it's the Richmond County Fair with adorable pig races!

Heather S.

Great time and will definitely go back. Was told that the Bennett Cafe was open and it wasn't, so had to go and eat offsite, but will definitely go back!

Dora

Get a taste of New York’s early history on a trip to Staten Island’s historic village . A free shuttle will pick you up in the parking lot and drop you off at Decker Farm ! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Bill Me

Love it here. Hot tip. Lots of nook and crannies. Make sure you see everything. Look for special days and festivals . Lots of parking . Ask about the farm !

Jacob Shemkovitz

Voorlezer's House - Oldest known surviving schoolhouse in America ; owned by the Staten Island historical society

Debbie Lee

I really enjoy visiting this historic town . The museum is interesting, the houses are amazingly restored and I'll be coming back again!

Visit Staten Island VisitStatenIsland.com

New York City 's only historic village ! Step into the past and explore 28 landmarked buildings.

Ryan Blair

This is where they shot a lot of scenes from season 3 of Boardwalk Empire

Christine :)

Closed on Monday's & Tuesday's but open year round.

Helen Whitehurst

Stop by for the best Hot Dogs on the Island

Karel Jaros

Admission is free on free Fridays!

Lisa Gallo

it cost to much to get into events .

Eddie

Awesome area of staten island

Topher Campbell

Stop by and say hello to Barbara !!!

Dina Rabiner

A century of honor - Girl Scout exhibit from Feb 11-march 22

TwoStepProcess

HUZZAH!!!

TwoStepProcess

Awpshaw.

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