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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stripes & Staten Island: America 250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, join for an evening of history\, community\, and celebration as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout Conference House Park\, including local vendors\, food trucks\, family-friendly activities\, and live entertainment. The historic Conference House will be open throughout the evening\, with visitors invited to walk through the Conference Room where delegates met in 1776 in an effort to avoid war. \n\n\n\nBring your family\, meet your neighbors\, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at one of the nation’s most significant historic sites. The evening will conclude with a special performance by the Staten Island Philharmonic.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-happy-birthday-america/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence\, Reading and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this program invites audiences to reflect on the nation’s founding ideals during its 250th anniversary.   \n\n\n\nThis educational program features a public reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a facilitated discussion exploring its historical context\, language\, and continuing relevance. Participants will examine the ideas that shaped the nation’s founding and consider how the document’s principles have been interpreted and challenged over time. The program will also include tours of the Conference House throughout the day\, as well as a special Peace Conference reenactment\, bringing to life the historic 1776 negotiations that took place at the Conference House. The day will conclude with a performance by the Staten Island Philharmonic at 4:00 pm.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-declaration-of-independence-reading-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Parade of Tall Ships Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the lawn of the Alice Austen House for a viewing of the Parade of Tall Ships. Bring a lawn chair or blanket\, picnic lunch and celebrate July 4th with community and sweeping harbor views. \n\n\n\nThe museum will also be open for the duration of the parade to view our permanent exhibition and our contemporary summer exhibition Radical Botany. \n\n\n\nJULY 4th MUSEUM HOURS: 10am-2pm
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/july-4th-sail-250-watch-party/
LOCATION:Alice Austen House\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, 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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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: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
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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:"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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