There are relatively few buildings that literally have foundations from the 1600’s in New York City. Join us as we take a look at the resilient gems that have stood on Staten Island during the Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the onslaught of a growing population from the opening of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
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The waters off Staten Island once teemed with delicious oysters. One stretch of Richmond Terrace, historically known as the Shore Road, was even referred to as “Captain’s Row” owing to the many oyster-boat captains who purchased or built fine homes along the thoroughfare.
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In this presentation FOBH Advisory Board member Giuseppe Settinieri will be discussing the life of Harriet Notcutt Errington. Miss Errington was a well-known teacher on Staten Island during the 19th century and ran the popular “Miss Errington’s School” in Rosebank. Some of her students included Mary Perkins Olmsted (wife of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted) and Alice Austen.

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Artist/historian Giuseppe Settinieri will discuss the history of the “Seaside Estates” and a few of the original houses of this development, including the historic Kaasmann House on Hylan Blvd. More details about this event. » 

FOBH Advisor and artist-historian Giuseppe Settinieri will focus on the life of Staten Islander Mary Cleveland Olmsted, mainly known as the wife of journalist, social critic, and Central Park co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Join Friends of Olmsted-Beil House weeding the grounds of this site, once home to Frederick Law Olmsted.  More details about this event »

Join Pat Salmon and Friends of Olmsted-Beil House as we “Celebrate the Life of Carlton Beil.” More details »

Learn about the historic preservation plan prepared recently for the Olmsted-Beil House and the work of the Preservation League of Staten Island (PLSI) to advocate for diverse, cultural landscapes, and significant historic buildings on Staten Island. More details »

Join Partnerships for Parks and Friends of Olmsted-Beil House for an It's My Park Project to beautify Olmsted-Beil House Park. More details »

Join us for a free children’s event at beautiful Olmsted-Beil House Park, beneath the shade of trees planted by Frederick Law Olmsted, for a day of crafts, games, and fun!
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** Event is cancelled ** Join us to step into a magical woodland where every twig, leaf, and flower holds enchantment. Children can transform into woodland fairies using nothing but their imagination and the natural treasures found in Olmsted Beil House Park

Join us for an afternoon of nature inspired arts and craft activities, games and more. More details »