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Island Historical Society Events |
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-161
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ADMISSION PRICES
Adult |
$5.00 |
Senior |
$4.00 |
Child 5-17 |
$3.50 |
Child under
5 and Members of SIHS |
FREE |
HOURS
Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday - Guided tours at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - Guided tours at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
First Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. guided tours of the village
will be interpreted in American Sign Language by volunteers from
the Seymour Joseph Institute.
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May:
- YANKEE PEDDLER DAY
Sunday, May 4 (raindate May 18); 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Staten Island Historical Society Women’s Auxiliary presents antiques, crafts and collectibles market in the parking lot.
Age 12-Adult: $2; Seniors: $1; Age 11 & under: FREE
Call (718) 667-1867 for vendor information.
- ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING
Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (through June 25)
Learn dances from the courts of England and Colonial America. Beginners welcome and no partners necessary.
$5/person. Call (718) 351-1611, Ext. 281 for information about classes.
- Mother’s Day Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.
Centuries of childrearing issues are explored in a guided tour which highlights the homes of ordinary families from 1695-1860, furnished to reflect the life of their times. Participants can contrast their life with families of the past and see the new exhibit, “Bringing Up Baby: Children’s Furniture and Family Life.” Reminiscences and reflections are welcome on the tour. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Regular village admission…Mom visits FREE.
June:
- COMMUNITY DAY AND QUILT SHOW
Sunday, June 1, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meet townsfolk and tradespeople engaged in the skills and amusements of the past. See finished quilts made by Moonlight Quilters of Staten Island, and antique quilts on display in the historic homes. Quilt related items for sale, and demonstrations throughout the day.
FREE Admission.
- ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING
Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (through June 25)
Learn dances from the courts of England and Colonial America. Beginners welcome and no partners necessary.
$5/person. Call (718) 351-1611, Ext. 281 for information about classes.
- Father’s Day Tour
Sunday, June 15, 2:00 p.m.
Centuries of childrearing issues are explored in a guided tour which highlights the homes of ordinary families from 1695-1860, furnished to reflect the life of their times. Participants can contrast their life with families of the past and see the new exhibit, “Bringing Up Baby: Children’s Furniture and Family Life.” Reminiscences and reflections are welcome on the tour. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Regular village admission…Dad visits FREE.
July:
- SUMMER OPEN VILLAGE BEGINS
Wednesday, July 2
History comes alive as costumed interpreters live, work and play throughout the village.
- INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Friday July 4, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
An old-fashioned community celebration complete with pinwheel making, children’s pinwheel parade, Victorian paper fireworks, ice cream churning demonstration and tasting. Bring a pie on July 4 to enter in the pie-baking contest.
- TRADITIONAL DINNER
Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 26, 5 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy colonial style food cooked in the historic village, including brick-oven bread, spit-roasted meat, churned butter, seasonal vegetables & salads and fruit pies.
- APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Tuesday, July 8 – Saturday, July 19
Children 11-14 can participate in a two-week intensive program that teaches them historic trades. Dress in period clothes, learn under a master, and become a part of our living history. Prepaid reservations required.
$350/$325 Members of SIHS. Call (718) 31-1611, Ext. 281.
August:
- BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 10 (tentative)
September:
- RICHMOND COUNTY FAIR
Saturday and Sunday– September 6 and 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Join in the festivities, entertainment, fabulous food, contests, crafts, exhibits, shopping and living history demonstrations that are the best in New York City. The fun begins Friday evening with exciting amusement rides and a free family movie.
- ADULT WORKSHOP
BUILDING CHILDREN’S FURNITURE
date TBD
- FLEA MARKET
Sunday, September 28 (raindate Sunday, October 5)
- ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SIHS
Sunday, September 28
October:
- 8-WEEK QUILT MAKING CLASS
Beginning Thursday, October 9, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK
Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5
Visit completed restoration of a 1720’s farm house kitchen and work in progress at a 1750 farmhouse.
Free admission. Tour of Historic Richmond Town is available at regular admission.
- ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Monday, October 6
Call (718) 351-1611, Ext. 244 for information.
- DECKER FARM PUMPKIN PICKING
Saturdays and Sundays in October, and Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day)
There’s no better way to celebrate fall than a pumpkin picking adventure at Decker Farm; it’s an exciting and unique venture for the entire family.
- OLD HOME DAY
Sunday, October 19
- HALLOWEEN IN RICHMOND TOWN
Friday, October 24
Trick-or-treating in the historic village, crafts, apple bobbing, games and more!
$8/Child, $3/Adult. SIHS Members: $7/Child, Adult FREE.
Prepaid reservations required. Call 718-351-1611, Ext. 281.
- SCARY STORIES,
Saturday, October 25
True or almost true, stories based on the Staten Island Historical Society’s archival material.
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