Village Ghost Tours at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Light walking ability sufficient; tour covers short distances on uneven terrain.
Overview
Take a lantern-lit journey through Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town with the Village Ghost Tours, where storytelling and history uncover the village’s most haunting tales. Step into the past and hear the mysteries behind its historic homes and infamous trials.
Village Ghost Tours
Friday & Saturday Nights
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About This Adventure
Experience the Village Ghost Tours, where lantern-lit walks reveal Staten Island's haunting history and folklore. Led by knowledgeable historical interpreters, this unique storytelling journey explores the lives and mysteries of the past, including infamous trials. Discover the village's secrets in historic structures during this captivating one-hour adventure.
Village Ghost Tours explore historic houses by lantern light 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. Interpreters also offer reflections on their own unexplained encounters in town. This one-hour walking ghost tour takes you through the village and into historic structures after-hours.
This program is not a paranormal 'Ghost Hunting' experience, but rather a storytelling interpretive program.
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Ghost Tours provide access to historic structures across the Historic Richmond Town campus. Led by Historical Interpreters who are trained and knowledgeable experts in the history of Staten Island and the village site, tours offer educational content and interpretive connections to the visitors' lived experience.
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.
- Weather permitting: runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement or cold weather.
- Pets are not permitted.
Adventure Tips
Bring a flashlight
Lantern light guides the path, but a personal flashlight ensures safer footing on uneven surfaces.
Wear sturdy shoes
Cobblestone paths and historic grounds require reliable footwear to navigate comfortably.
Check weather conditions
Tours run rain or shine except in severe weather—dress accordingly for outdoor walking.
Arrive early
Tours begin promptly; early arrival lets you settle in and chat with interpreters before departure.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern Gray Squirrel
- Red-tailed Hawk
History
Historic Richmond Town preserves Staten Island’s 17th- to 19th-century village life, including its role in early county justice and local governance.
Conservation
The site emphasizes educational preservation efforts to maintain historic structures and minimize environmental impact during visitor programs.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides secure footing on uneven village paths and historic surfaces.
Warm jacket or layers
Evenings can be chilly in fall; layering ensures comfort throughout the tour.
fall specific
Insect repellent
Protects against bugs during warm summer nights.
summer specific
Small flashlight
A personal light source supplements lantern illumination, improving safety.