Sept. 22, 2021 Join Turnstile Tours and the Friends of Olmsted-Beil House for a virtual panel discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Frederick Law Olmsted’s report for the Staten Island Improvement Commission, a comprehensive plan for the island’s growth and development.
Olmsted-Beil House Park Clean-up Day Help clear the Olmsted-Beil House Park grounds of weeds, leaves, branches, and invasive plants. It’s a never-ending task! Join us… Read More »Olmsted-Beil House Park Clean-up Days
June 12, 2021 – A special day of nature-themed family activities to celebrate Olmsted’s vision of the need for nature in all of our lives. Many thanks to all who helped to make this event possible!
June 10, 2021 A one-hour live virtual tour by Turnstile Tours of Olmsted-Beil House Park. Presentations were also given by Olmsted biographer, New Yorker, and FOBH supporter Justin Martin and FOBH Board members and historians Patricia Salmon and Tina Kaasmann-Dunn.
FOBH Board Member Betsy Greene is the daughter of the prominent Staten Island landscape architect and environmental activist Bradford Greene, who spent many hours regaling the family on the accomplishments of his hero, the great Frederick Law Olmsted.
FOBH Board Member Barbara Avenoso, a Staten Islander since the age of 2, has a great appreciation for history. She volunteers her time for many… Read More »Barbara Avenoso