Lighting the Way (Workshop)

Openings for the rest of the 2023-24 school year are posted.

Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s living history village. With over 30 historic structures set on more than 100 acres of land, this outdoor museum offers students a glimpse of life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historic houses and trade shops offer opportunities to explore the way Americans lived and worked over time. Features of the village include a Courthouse, Tin Shop and Carpenter’s Shop, a 19th century tavern, and several historic homes that interpret the lives of Staten Island families throughout history. Historical Interpreters animate this history with costumed interpretation, demonstrating historic processes and offering hands-on learning opportunities for students, including special tours and workshops throughout the school year.

Historic Richmond Town also operates the Decker Farm, an 11-acre property one mile from the main village. The farm hosts ‘Life on the Farm’ field trips in October, featuring pumpkin picking, working with farm tools, hay rides, and more.