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Historic Richmond Town

Address: 441 Clarke Ave., Richmondtown, Staten Island, NY, 10306 | Map It
Phone: 718/351-1611
www.historicrichmondtown.org

Category: Museum Village
Location: Staten Island

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Fodor's Review:

Explore 27 vibrant historic buildings (15 of which are open to the public). This 100-acre village, constructed from 1695 to the 19th century, was the site of Staten Island's original county seat. Highlights include the Gothic Revival Courthouse,the one-room General Store, and t he Voorlezer's House, one of the oldest buildings on the site. It served as a residence, a place of worship, and an elementary school. Also on-site is the Staten Island Historical Society Museum, built in 1848 as the second county clerk's and surrogate's office, which now houses Staten Island artifacts plus changing exhibitions about the island.

You may see staff in period dress demonstrate Early American crafts and trades such as tinsmithing or basket making. December brings a monthlong Christmas celebration. Take the S74-Richmond Road bus (30 minutes) or a car service (about $14) from the ferry terminal.

Cost: $5
Open: July and Aug., Wed.-Fri. 11-5, weekends 1-5; Sept.-June, Wed.-Sun. 1-5
Subway: S74 bus to St. Patrick's Pl.

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