Historic Richmond Town

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The former Richmond County courthouse now on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town
The former Richmond County courthouse now on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town

Historic Richmond Town is an open-air live museum located in the Richmondtown neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City, in the United States. It is located near the geographical center of the island, at the junction of Richmond Road and Arthur Kill Road.

It was formerly the center of a commercial town and included the former courthouse of Richmond County, which is coterminous with the borough of Staten Island. The site also contains other former commercial and governmental buildings, as well as farm buildings and homes relocated from other parts of Staten Island.

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Historic artifact of colonial time
Historic artifact of colonial time

The creation of Richmondtown was the joint effort of many Staten Islanders, led by the vision of two local historians and preservationists: Loring McMillen and William T. Davis. Fueled by the same Depression-era passion for historic preservation which resulted in the creation of Colonial Williamsburg, these men helped create a testament to Staten Island's rich history in an era of rapid development and urban sprawl.

Established in 1958, Historic Richmond Town is a joint project of the Staten Island Historical Society, an independent nonprofit cultural organization, and the City of New York, which owns the land and the buildings and supports part of its operations with public funds from the Department of Cultural Affairs.

One of exhibits
One of exhibits

Anyone who comes to Historic Richmondtown has an opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a 300-year old colonial-era community. In addition, this historical complex is located in a lovely natural setting, just off the Staten Island Greenbelt. The area is also home to the Parsonage, a 250-year old house now containing a five star restaurant. However, the restaurant is slated to close in late November of 2006, citing financial reasons.

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