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SUMMARY:"The Great Chain Returns" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Alice Austen House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with The Great Chain\, an exhibition exploring the Austen family’s role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibition will feature the temporary return of two rare links from the Great Hudson River Chain—an iron barrier forged to protect the Hudson River from British naval forces during the Revolution—which were once owned by Alice Austen herself. Through historic artifacts\, photographs\, and public programming\, the exhibition will connect visitors to a remarkable story of industry\, and cultural legacy rooted in Staten Island. This commemorative exhibition opens in June 2026\, when visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the museum’s concurrent exhibition\, Radical Botany.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-great-chain-returns/
LOCATION:Alice Austen House\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Richmond County Orchestra Performance: Utopia Winds
DESCRIPTION:Spend the evening with the Richmond County Orchestra on Sunday\, June 7th\, at 4PM on the Conference House Lawn! As part of the Conference House’s America250 Series\, enjoy a special performance featuring Utopia Winds. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of live music. \n\n\n\nMake a full day of it and visit the Spring Outdoor Market and the South Shore Artists Group’s 58th Annual Art Exhibit earlier in the day from 11 AM–4 PM.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/richmond-county-orchestra-performance-utopia-winds/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Staten Island Philharmonic: Flag Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this concert honors the nation’s 250th anniversary through patriotic tradition and reflection.   \n\n\n\nCelebrate Flag Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic in a patriotic concert honoring the history and symbolism of the American flag. This program explores the musical traditions that have accompanied the nation’s story\, featuring works that evoke national pride\, resilience\, and unity. The concert provides a family-friendly opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Flag Day within the broader context of America250.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-flag-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Chair Caning Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this program highlights traditional craftsmanship and the skilled trades that were part of everyday life in early America. \n\n\n\nJoin artisan Tina Kaasmann-Dunn for a live chair caning demonstration\, showcasing the intricate process of weaving natural fibers to restore and create functional seating. This demonstration offers insight into a historic craft that dates back centuries and remains an important part of material culture and domestic life. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe techniques up close and learn about the history and significance of chair caning in early American households.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/23031/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:"Founding Principals" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This two-gallery exhibit at Historic Richmond Town\, “Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence\, Civics\, and Staten Island” uses local historical examples and objects from our collection such as campaign buttons and items from 1776\, to examine the different levels and branches of government as well as the ways in which citizens engage government. It also explores civic assets\, public spaces\, and forums for civic engagement.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/founding-principals-exhibition/
LOCATION:Historic Richmond Town\, 441 Clarke Ave\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Riverside Opera Company: Black Voices
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this program highlights the nation’s 250th anniversary by elevating diverse voices and stories that shape American history.   \n\n\n\nThe Riverside Opera Company presents “Black Voices\,” a powerful program highlighting the contributions of Black composers\, performers\, and storytellers to America’s cultural and musical heritage. This America250 event centers on historically significant and contemporary works that reflect themes of struggle\, resilience\, creativity\, and triumph. The performance invites audiences to engage with a fuller\, more inclusive narrative of American history through opera and vocal music.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/riverside-opera-company-black-voices/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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