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FROM LIGHTHOUSES TO BASEBALL TO FERRIES: AN HISTORIC LOOK AT TOMPKINSVILLE AND SAINT GEORGE

The Saint George baseball stadium. Home of the first New York Metropolitans, Saint George, 1886
Image: The Saint George baseball stadium. Home of the first New York Metropolitans, Saint George, 1886. Library of Congress.


DATE
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7 pm

FLAGSHIP BREWERY
40 Minthorne Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

SPEAKER
Patricia M. Salmon, FOBH Historian and a Curator of History, retired, from the Staten Island Museum.

DESCRIPTION
A historic look at Tompkinsville and Saint George as we discuss architecture, the local Historic District, industrial history, religious groups, recreational hot spots, educational establishments, famous residents, the Staten Island Ferry, the Quarantine Station, and more. Did you know that a person was “canonized” to create the community name of Saint George? Hint: he was connected to the Olmsted-Beil House!

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Ample parking in lot across the street for Flagship and the adjoining businesses. It’s mid-block, down a ramp (easy to miss). No charge, self-park. Short .7 mile walk from ferry, and directly across from Tompkinsville Train Station.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Donations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.
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Registration required.
To register text: 917-608-6437.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the program.