Explore New York City’s past during the 22nd annual Open House New York Weekend! On Sunday, October 20, enjoy free guided tours of Historic Richmond Town, the city's living history village. Tours are available at 12, 1, 2, and 3pm, offering a special behind-the-scenes look at this historic gem.

Step back in time at Historic Richmond Town's annual Old Home Day, a celebration of living history and Staten Island's cultural heritage. Explore historic trades through live demonstrations, sip freshly pressed apple cider, and savor warm soup cooked over an open flame. Enjoy the sounds of historical music and the crack of muskets across the village fields. Visit the Native Encampment and Voorlezer's House to experience the complex interactions between the Lenape and Dutch settlers of the 16th century. A day filled with tradition, history, and community!

Explore historic houses by candlelight and delve into folklore and mysteries from the past. This program is led by historical interpreters who discuss the lives and deaths of Staten Islanders, including the infamous accused who stood trial at the 3rd County Courthouse.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

This program was formerly known as 'Mystery After Dark'.

This program is not a paranormal 'Ghost Hunting' experience, but rather a storytelling interpretive program.

The tour begins at the Historical Museum. Please check in at the Third County Courthouse and Visitor Center at 441 Clarke Avenue, where you will be directed to the Museum.

Suitable for ages 8 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Weather permitting: runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement or cold weather.

Pets are not permitted.

Celebrate our nation’s independence with old fashioned family fun! Visit Historic Richmond Town over Independence Day Weekend for a weekend of special programming and events. Meet costumed interpreters and living historians portraying soldiers, tradespeople, and founding fathers. Sign your name to a copy of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy demonstrations of 19th century fireworks, food, cold beer, patriotic music, Revolutionary era muskets and MORE!

LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS IMPORTANT NATIONAL HOLIDAY, COMMEMORATING THE END OF SLAVERY IN AMERICA.

Visit Historic Richmond Town to honor Juneteenth, featuring a day of special programs, including demonstrations of hearth cooking, discussions of social history, and historical reenactment. Learn about the history and origins of this holiday celebrating the end of American chattel slavery.

Celebrate Native American culture and traditional 19th century harvest celebrations through food, dance, storytelling, and crafts.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

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Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.