Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue 
Staten Island, NY 10306-1125 
(718) 351-1611 • 351 9414 groups
http://www.historicrichmondtown.org/

With 27 original buildings on 100 acres of open land, Richmondtown Restoration is a historic village and museum complex interpreting three centuries of daily life and culture on Staten Island. Visitors can follow the evolution of Richmond from its beginnings as a rural crossroad, through its development as a County seat, to its incorporation as a borough and suburb of the City of New York. Relocated buildings show the story of agriculture, commercial, and coastal Staten Island. 

A sampling of the buildings to explore are 

the Historical Museum, 
    Once the County Clerk's Office from 1848 to 1920 -- this building now houses exhibitions concerning Staten Island's history 
Voorlezer's House 
    The oldest building on its original site in Richmond 
Bennett House 
    Greek Revival home of John H. Bennett. It is now home to M. Bennett Refreshments, where families and groups can enjoy a delicious lunch or candlelight dinner. Reservations suggested for dinner for families, always required for groups, call (718) 980 3410. 

Richmondtown presents interesting and educational activities throughout the year, such as Tavern Concert Series, workshops, parties, special shows, antiques market, and even a Civil War Re-enactment. Call for calendar. 

For School Groups, Richmondtown offers thematic guided tours: Welcome to the Village, for grades 1 through 3, and Daily Life in the Early 19th Century, for grades 4 through High School. Both are led by staff dressed to fit the period covered, and include hands-on activities designed to help students experience the atmosphere of the old days. 

One adult for every fifteen students is required.