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| Old school printing press |
In a city where everything is so fast paced and in a
constant state of evolution, it is a rarity to find something so old and
unchanged. Far from skyscrapers and a Gap, lives
Historic
Richmond Town
in
Staten Island.
What makes Richmond
Town historic? The town
is in its original state from as early as the late 1600s. Believe it or not,
the building structures of Historic
Richmond Town
have never been rebuilt or restructured. A walk around Richmond
Town feels like a trip back in time during
the colonial days when the Dutch, French, and English first took up residence
in Staten Island.
I visited
Historic
Richmond Town for their second Chili and BBQ Cook Off. During this two day affair,
various groups and local restaurants set their best recipes and cooking
techniques forward in hopes of winning a poker chip vote from the public. An
admission ticket granted unlimited tastings throughout the day.
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| Pier 76 and their chili pot |
There are many events that take place in
Historic Richmond
Town. Currently, there is a county fair going on. Events are meant to
foster community and awareness of
Historic
Richmond Town.
Proceeds go towards preservation. The Staten Island Historical Society, the
City of
New York, and an unnamed independent
nonprofit cultural organization oversee
Historic Richmond
Town.
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| Traditional Cornbread |
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| All handmade! |
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| Cooper's White Work |
Historic
Richmond Town
is open to the public and visitors are encouraged to tour the museum and walk
freely on the premises. I got to wander into the old homes and working businesses.
A typical visit to Historic
Richmond Town
may include a variety of activities from learning about basket making, tasting
food cooked by an antique stove, and a demonstration from a tinsmith to having a
drink at the local watering hole as well as a taking a walk around the lake and
the old mills. Historic
Richmond Town
may be a small quaint space but it’s big enough to convey the feel of a living,
working village 350 years ago.
441 Clarke
Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
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