Guided History Walking Tour of Historic Richmond Town
Explore Staten Island’s past with access to restored historic buildings
Duration
75 mins
Includes
Guided tour, Museum admission
Highlights
Walk through Historic Richmond Town with trained historical interpreters who know Staten Island’s history and the village site. Connect the stories of the island’s past with the places preserved here.
- Explore historic buildings restored to resemble their original construction from the 17th–19th centuries
Itinerary
The Two Centuries Tour is a survey of Staten Island through time - beginning with an encounter of the Native Encampment, depicting 1640s contact period, followed by the Voorlezer’s House, interpreting the early colony of Cocclestown, the Christopher House, circa 1720, which witnessed the divided loyalties of Staten Island in the Revolution, and the Guyon Lake Tysen House, which reveals the story of slavery and emancipation in 1820s New York.
What's Included
- Historical Museum admission on the day of your tour
Important details
- Not recommended if you have mobility issues; wheelchair access varies among the historic buildings
- Requires walking on uneven paved and unpaved ground, crossing busy streets, and walking and standing for short periods
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or rebook up to 24 hours before the start. Cancellations with 24 hours' notice receive a full refund or credit. Tours run rain or shine; no refunds are given for weather conditions. If the operator cancels, including for weather, you'll receive a full refund within 5 business days. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Yes. The Historical Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Visit the Historical Museum anytime from 11am to 4pm on the day of your tour; you don't need to visit immediately before or after the tour.
Meeting details
Historic Richmond Town, Main Village, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306