Historic Richmond Town preserves and interprets the social and material history of Staten Island through a living museum village, museum exhibitions, public programs, and seasonal events. The site maintains restored 18th- and 19th-century buildings, costumed interpreters, and working period trades that illustrate domestic life, agriculture, and commerce across centuries.
Visitors can explore the Open Village, the Historical Museum galleries, and specialized programs such as daily guided tours, English country dancing, village ghost tours, and panel discussions that contextualize local stories and broader American history.
Historic Richmond Town offers family‑friendly activities including pumpkin picking at Decker Farm, hay rides, corn mazes, and Old Home Day demonstrations. Special programming connects archival research and community memory through Talks of the Town lectures, volunteer opportunities for community members aged 16 and up, and events that highlight manufacturing and childhood artifacts in rotating exhibitions like “Made on Staten Island” and “Toys!” Museum staff and trained volunteers operate programs, maintain historic structures, and lead interpretive tours and workshops.
All-day museum admission provides access to exhibitions and scheduled village programs. As a documented historic site, Historic Richmond Town partners with educators, researchers, and local organizations to support historical scholarship and public engagement. The institution emphasizes accurate interpretation, hands-on demonstrations of historic trades, and inclusive programming that reflects Staten Island’s cultural heritage.
Clear visitor information, accessible daily schedules, and seasonal events make the site a practical destination for families, students, and history enthusiasts. Detailed signage, archival exhibitions, and trained interpreters support reliable learning experiences for visitors of all ages.