Open Village

Ticket Information:

TICKET PURCHASES ARE VALID FOR ALL-DAY ADMISSION: 11am - 4pm for the date listed on your ticket. Ticket holders can arrive any time during operating hours.

Included in General Admission:
General admission includes access to the Historical Museum and the Open Village Living History demonstrations and programs.

Open Village:

Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town! The open air museum is alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed Historical Interpreters in structures throughout the campus. The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes. Daily programs include talks and demonstrations of trades, political life in the 19th century, and the evolution of 1850s fashions. Set against the backdrop of the woods and wetlands surrounding the site, the Open Village is an immersive experience that educates and inspires.

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During Open Village season, historical interpreters
showcase living history demonstrations in buildings across the village, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Staten Islanders from the post-contact Lenape historical period (1640s), the settlement of Cocclestown (1690s), the American Revolution (1780s), the early Republic (1820s), and the Civil War era (1860s). Open Village also features daily talks and demonstrations on Lenape history, historical trades, and political life in the 19th century.

Know Before You Go:

• TICKET PURCHASES ARE VALID FOR ALL-DAY ADMISSION: 11am - 4pm for the date listed on your ticket. Ticket holders can arrive any time during operating hours.
• Open buildings & programs vary daily. Call ahead for more information.
• General Admission is NOT available during special events & programs. For more information please visit the EVENT CALENDAR on our website.: www.historicrichmondtown.org/events.
• Historic Richmond Town includes paved and unpaved roads that lead to the various public spaces, including historic buildings restored to resemble their original construction from the 17th-19th centuries. While some of the site's buildings have wheelchair-accessible entrances, such as the Museum and Visitor Center at the 3rd County Courthouse, wheelchair access to many of the historic structures on site varies. Please visit the Accessibility page on our website to review important information and FAQ.