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The Complete Guide to Historic Richmond Town, NYC’s Living History Museum

Historic Richmond Town Guide

Historical interpreters reenact 19th-century life in this charming, preserved Staten Island village.

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Historic Richmond Town

Watch history come alive at this living history village.

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The Best Annual Events in Historic Richmond Town

Check out the old-fashioned village during holidays and these special events.

Historic Richmond Town Events Calendar – County Fair, Christmas, Pumpkin Picking

Historic Richmond Town Annual Events

Visit the old-fashioned village during holidays and other special events.

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Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

Built to resemble a rustic Himalayan monastery, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art offers extensive collections of Himalayan artifacts.

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Jacques Marchais Museum

Built to resemble a rustic Himalayan monastery, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art offers extensive collections of Himalayan artifacts, including sculptures, thangka paintings, ritual artifacts, musical instruments and historic photographs of Tibet.

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art: New York City Museum, Staten Island

Built to resemble a rustic monastery, this museum offers extensive collections of Himalayan artifacts.

Main Street Coffee

Welcome to Main Street Coffee – where we brew up delicious coffee, bake tasty pastries, and offer a warm welcome. Join us for a cozy experience!

Conveniently located in Historic Richmond Town, this coffeeshop offers espresso drinks, freshly-baked pastries and full breakfasts. 

High Rock Park

High Rock Park is noted as a tranquil and beautiful space to escape the bustling City and learn about nature.

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High Rock Park is known for its wetlands, hiking trails, plant life and wildlife.

Richmond County Fair

This old-fashioned county fair features performances, crafts, music and food.

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Old Home Day

Explore centuries-old customs and trades at Historic Richmond Town.

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Decker Farm

Decker Farm is one of four sites in Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town, a living history village where visitors can experience colonial life firsthand.

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Decker Farm is one of the four sites that make up Staten Island's living history village.

Holtermann's Bakery

Staten Island’s oldest bakery knocks out freshly-baked loaves and assorted sweet treats, from fruit pies to cookies.

Holtermann’s Bakery

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A person in historical clothing sits inside a wooden workshop, weaving straw on a small loom. The room is filled with warm wooden tones, with shelves and tools visible in the background.

Broom Making

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky. People dressed in historical clothing engage in activities nearby, with some seated under a white canopy tent. A tree frames the left side of the scene.

A display of wooden clogs and spoons on a cloth outdoors. Two pairs of light wooden clogs, one pair of dark leather clogs, and two carved spoons are laid out. A wooden crate with rocks and tools is nearby on the grass.

Dutch Living

An elderly woman in historical clothing, including a bonnet and apron, is using a wooden frame to make noodles outdoors. There's a cooking pot over a fire and wooden tables nearby, with green trees in the background.

Candle Making

Three people in historical clothing bake bread in a rustic kitchen. One uses a wooden peel to place dough balls into a stone oven. Many dough balls are arranged on a wooden table dusted with flour.

Bread Baking

People walking by a historic white wooden house with green shutters. A group is gathered near a tent on the left. The scene is set on a sunny day, with greenery in the background and a road in the foreground.

Person in a red sweater looking at handmade brooms on a wooden table. Various sizes of brooms with straw bristles are displayed. Wood shavings and tools are visible on the floor and bench, suggesting a crafting workshop.

Two individuals dressed in traditional attire stand outdoors near a thatched structure and an open-fire cooking area. One person faces the other, who is positioned next to a tripod over the fire. Trees with autumn leaves are in the background.

A man dressed in historical clothing demonstrates woodworking skills using a hand tool outdoors near a wooden cabin. Another person stands nearby on the grass, and various woodworking tools are visible in the background.

Carpentry

Person weaving a wicker seat for a wooden chair in a grassy outdoor setting. They wear a light-colored shirt, and various weaving tools are scattered around. Fallen leaves are visible on the ground.

Chair Caning

A group of people sit on benches facing a person in historical attire speaking. They're outdoors on grass with a yellow tent and trees in the background. The sky is clear and sunny.

A woman in historical attire, wearing a red apron over a checkered dress, stands behind a wooden table with kitchen tools. She is inside a rustic kitchen with shelves filled with utensils and items. The setting has wooden walls and a vintage atmosphere.

A rustic, old-fashioned post office interior with wooden furniture. There's a wooden counter with pigeonholes, several barrels, chairs, and various vintage items scattered around. Sunlight streams in through the windows, highlighting the wooden floor.

A rustic shop with wooden shelves filled with vintage kitchen utensils, jars, and metal cookware. A "Candies" sign is visible among the items. The old-fashioned decor includes graters, molds, and a hanging lamp overhead.

A woman in period attire stands in front of a small, green wooden building with red trim labeled "Job Printing." The building has windows displaying papers and is situated in a grassy area with trees and clear sky in the background.

A person stirs a steaming pot over an outdoor fire pit. They are wearing a long skirt and holding a smaller pot in their other hand. The scene is set on grass with stones and stacked firewood nearby.

A person wearing a red apron is using a mallet and a chisel on a piece of wood, standing at a wooden workbench. The background includes shelves with various metal items. The scene suggests traditional woodworking or craftsmanship.

Tin Shop

People walk near a row of historic, tree-shaded buildings including a green house and a blue and white shop with a sign reading "Law Office." A few groups of people are gathered on the grass and sidewalk. The sky is clear and sunny.

People enjoy live music outside a historic building with a sign reading "The Crooked Billet." Musicians play on the porch while a small audience listens. Autumn trees and a lamp post enhance the scene, with people casually walking in the foreground.

A table with sewing patterns, fabric pieces, and historical clothing items. In the background, two mannequins display period costumes: one with a colorful floral dress and sash, the other with a plain white dress and patterned jacket.

Textiles

A person in a yellow patterned blouse and checkered apron works on a metal piece at a wooden workbench. Scissors, metal sheets, and a wooden block are scattered across the table.

A vintage workshop or store is filled with shelves of metal tools, containers, and equipment. The wooden counter holds various objects and an old cash register. The lighting is warm, giving the space a nostalgic feel.

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