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Travel back in time with these history walks and lectures. Learn about the city's epic past, and visit some of its less-known relics. Want to learn more? Visit our Parks History page.
History Events
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town!
Kids
Tour of The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tour New York's historic birthplace park with an expert guide!
Free!
HEART OF A HOUSE: The Olmsted-Beil House
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Presented by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, this exhibit will share the story of the c1685 Olmsted-Beil House and those who owned the home.
Free!
Friday, September 30, 2022
Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town!
Kids
HEART OF A HOUSE: The Olmsted-Beil House
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Presented by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, this exhibit will share the story of the c1685 Olmsted-Beil House and those who owned the home.
Free!
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Historic New York: Historic Harlem Parks Walking Tour
at W 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn more about the history and cultures of Jackie Robinson Park, Colonel Charles Young Playground and Holcombe Rucker Park.
Free!
Summer on the Husdon: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park South
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town!
Kids
A Stitch in Time Reopening
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for the reopening of "A Stitch in Time," an exhibit showcasing a variety of beautiful handcrafted needlework, including embroidery, crochet, knitting, lace-making, sewing, and other domestic arts.
Free!
Conference House Tours
at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The historic Conference House is open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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