Photo: Jen Davis
Richmond Town
Richmond Town is best known for Historic Richmond Town, a village of restored buildings from the 17th through early 20th centuries. The structures and costumed reenactors help visitors feel like they’re experiencing early NYC history for themselves.
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Get there
Catch the S74 bus from the St. George Ferry Terminal, where the Staten Island Ferry arrives, and take it to Arthur Kill Road/Cemetery 1 Gate.
Fun fact
Attention, bivalve fans: the neighborhood was originally known as “Coccles Town” in honor of its proximity to plentiful clams and oysters.
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Richmond Town Map
Map out Richmond Town and discover all that's happening in the neighborhood.