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Historic Richmond

Remembering Historian & Historic Preservationist Billy McMillen

December 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Billy McMillen (courtesy Historic Richmond Town)On November 9th noted historian and historic preservationist William “Billy” McMillen of Glenmont, New York, passed away quietly at home at the age of 81. Born on Staten Island, McMillen lived there his entire life until retiring to Glenmont in 2003.

His work at Historic Richmond Town, a site his father helped to found, began in 1963 and he became Supervisor of Restoration in 1967, serving in that position until his retirement.  A master of many trades, he was best known as a tinsmith who helped train many tinsmiths across the country. [Read more…] about Remembering Historian & Historic Preservationist Billy McMillen

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History, New York City Tagged With: Glenmont, HIstoric Eastfield Village, Historic Preservation, Historic Richmond, Nassau, New York City, Public History, Rensselaer County, Staten Island

Hearth & Harvest Festival at Historic Richmond Town

November 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hearth and Harvest FestivalHistoric Richmond Town will host a Hearth and Harvest Festival, featuring Native American culture and traditional 19th century harvest celebrations through food, dance, storytelling, and crafts, on Saturday, November 19th.

Historic Richmond Town is a town and farm museum complex in Richmondtown on Staten Island in New York City. It’s located near the geographical center of the island, at the junction of Richmond Road and Arthur Kill Road. [Read more…] about Hearth & Harvest Festival at Historic Richmond Town

Filed Under: Events, Food, History, New York City Tagged With: Historic Richmond

42nd Annual Richmond County Fair Begins September 3rd

July 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Historic Richmond County FairHistoric Richmond Town will host the 42nd-Annual Richmond County Fair from Saturday, September 3rd, through Monday, September 5th, from noon to 7 pm.

The Richmond County Fair combines classic fairground favorites like food, rides and games, contests, live music, roving performers, and pony rides, with a classic touch of Staten Island history by offering the public inside access to many of the site’s historic structures, and presenting demonstrations of historic trades by costumed living historians. [Read more…] about 42nd Annual Richmond County Fair Begins September 3rd

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Historic Richmond

Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town Hosting Food & Wine Festival

June 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

uncorkedHistoric Richmond Town on Staten Island will host the 13th annual Uncorked! Food & Wine Festival, featuring restaurant and chef provided meals at a set price, on June 11th, from noon to 6 pm. [Read more…] about Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town Hosting Food & Wine Festival

Filed Under: Events, Food, New York City Tagged With: Historic Richmond

Summer in Historic Richmond Town Begins May 25th

May 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

historic richmond townThe Historic Richmond Town’s Main Village site comes alive with the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of New York City’s past with the opening of the annual Open Village season on Wednesday, May 25th.

Historic Richmond Town is an authentic town and farm museum complex in the neighborhood of Richmondtown on Staten Island. [Read more…] about Summer in Historic Richmond Town Begins May 25th

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Historic Richmond

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