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LOCAL Historical & Cultural Resources
SI Council on the Arts and Humanities— Art, Culture and Local Artists of Staten Island
Garibaldi - Meucci Museum—Celebrates Italian Heritage and two Italian Heroes
Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum—A Unique Tibetan Art, Garden and Museum
National Lighthouse Museum—Future site Sandy Grounds and South Shore Historic Sites
Staten Island Museum– Institute of Staten Island Arts & Sciences
Staten Island Children’s Museum St. George Theatre Visit the 1929 Theatre |
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Genealogy Information: College of Staten’s Genealogy page: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu Olive Tree: http://olivetreegenealogy.com/index.shtml Roots Web http://Rootsweb.com
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Historic Richmondtown– a living history village, has 15 restored buildings to visit as you step back in time. From Tavern Concerts, the Richmond County Fair and the Christmas Candlelight tours, there is lots to see! You may also visit a real working farm, Decker Farm.
Photo: The Voorlezer’s House |
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National Park Service—information on events at Fort Wadsworth, part of the Gateway National Recreational Park System , which also includes Miller Field at New Dorp Beach and Gateway Park at Great Kills. |
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The Conference House located at the southern most tip of Staten Island, Tottenville, is famous for the Peace Conference held on Sept 11, 1976. The property is owned by NYC Parks, events and tours are available. It also features an esplanade and small beach, popular for fishing. |
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Staten Island Outdoors
SI Zoo - Reptiles, Children’s Petting Zoo, Pony Rides , Special events, etc.
Visit our Parks– Greenest Borough!
Waterfront Access ; North Shore Waterfront Conservancy of Staten Island
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SiTreasure
Your Guide to Classic Homes and Historic Neighborhoods Staten Island Real Estate, Neighborhood News and Discussions.
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Staten Island Attractions, Museums, Open Space and the Arts |
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Located in Downtown Staten Island, On Hyatt Street across from Borough Hall and Farmer’s Market in St. George. |
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Stapleton Tappen Park , Newly Renovated
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This nature preserve was created in 1979, saved by community activists from the bulldozers!
This is 35 areas, open to the public. The group’s focus is to preserve open space, prevent irresponsible land development, rescue land that is eroding, and restore some of the original trees, shrubs and wildlife to the area.
Enter on Van Duzer St near St. Paul’s Avenue.
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Downtown Staten Island |