Staten Island Historical Society is an organization devoted to the history of
Staten Island and its neighboring communities, from the colonial period to the present day. The Society operates and interpreting
Historic Richmond Town
Historic Richmond Town is an authentic town and farm museum complex in the neighborhood of Richmondtown, Staten Island, in New York City. It is located near the geographical center of the island, at the junction of Richmond Road and Arthur Kill R ...
, the largest and most comprehensive historic village in
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the Un ...
. It also collects and preserves the materials of everyday life, including the artifacts, archives, and buildings that tell the story; conducts and promotes research based on the museum’s collections; and shares the collection and knowledge with the public through creative and engaging interpretive activities.
The Staten Island Historical Society was founded in 1856. By the mid-20th century, its members had embarked on an ambitious project to collect, preserve, and interpret the material culture of the region. With more than 30 original historic structures on four different sites covering over 100 acres of parkland, Historic Richmond Town is a
living history
Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Although it does not necessarily seek to ree ...
village and museum complex that evokes 350 years of the history and culture of New York City. The Staten Island Historical Society also plays an active role in promoting and assisting research beyond the borders of New York and has supported numerous publications, exhibitions, documentaries, and other humanities projects both within and outside the United States.
Highlights of the Staten Island Historical Society's collections may be viewed through its Online Collections Database.
See also
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Charles W. Leng - Staten Island Borough Historian 1923-1934
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Loring McMillen - Staten Island Borough Historian 1934-1991
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William T. Davis - Staten Island historian
References
External links
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Historical SocietyOnline Collections Database, Staten Island Historical Society
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Organizations established in 1856
History of Staten Island
Historical societies in New York City