BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T234325Z CREATED:20260812T114203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T234325Z UID:10000589-1789819200-1789822800@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S STATEN ISLAND FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/flo-friends-and-neighbors/ LOCATION:Conference House Visitors Center\, 298 Satterlee Street\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10307\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Neighbors-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000 DTSTAMP:20260626T020637Z CREATED:20260626T013019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T020637Z UID:10000588-1782655200-1782660600@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:HISTORIC DISTRICTS OF STATEN ISLAND DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/historic-districts-of-staten-island/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bechtel-Mansion-2014.-Jan-Somma.-Staten-Island-Advance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T020802Z CREATED:20260422T021216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T020802Z UID:10000586-1781960400-1781971200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S KID’S FUN GREEN FEST DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/frederick-law-olmsteds-kids-fun-green-fest-2/ LOCATION:Olmsted-Beil House Park\, 4515 Hylan Blvd.\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/flogreenfesteb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T112120Z CREATED:20260515T110819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T112120Z UID:10000587-1780513200-1780520400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:STATEN ISLAND’S BREWERY BARONS DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/staten-islands-brewery-barons/ LOCATION:Flagship Brewery\, 40 Minthorne Street\, Staten Island\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monroe_ecksteins_brewery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T222839Z CREATED:20260329T101919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T222839Z UID:10000585-1779026400-1779031800@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:STATEN ISLAND AND THE VERRAZZANO-NARROWS BRIDGE: EFFECTS ON THE COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/staten-island-and-the-verrazzano-narrows-bridge-effects-on-the-community/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Verrazzano-Narrows-Bridge-1964.-Postcard.-NYPL.-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260309T110425Z CREATED:20260308T191358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T110425Z UID:10000584-1776279600-1776286800@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:FROM LIGHTHOUSES TO BASEBALL TO FERRIES: AN HISTORIC LOOK AT TOMPKINSVILLE AND SAINT GEORGE DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/from-lighthouses-to-baseball-to-ferries-an-historic-look-at-tompkinsville-and-saint-george/ LOCATION:Flagship Brewery\, 40 Minthorne Street\, Staten Island\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/St-George-Stadium-Casino-LOC-auto.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260125T191419Z CREATED:20260125T122518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T191419Z UID:10000583-1773860400-1773867600@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:STATEN ISLAND’S ARBOR & ARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/staten-islands-arbor-architecture/ LOCATION:Flagship Brewery\, 40 Minthorne Street\, Staten Island\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cullen-House-small--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260125T135217Z CREATED:20260114T020624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T135217Z UID:10000582-1771441200-1771448400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:DEAR A!: A STATEN ISLAND LOVE STORY DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/dear-a-a-staten-island-love-story/ LOCATION:Flagship Brewery\, 40 Minthorne Street\, Staten Island\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dear-A-Image-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260107T191844Z CREATED:20260106T131832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T191844Z UID:10000581-1771164000-1771171200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Staten Island's Homestead Graveyards of the 1700s DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/staten-islands-homestead-graveyards-of-the-1700s/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Memorial-stone-for-persons-buried-at-Ridgway-Cemetery-at-Sylvan-Grove-Cemetery.-2-24-2021.-P-Salmon-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260107T191711Z CREATED:20260104T111244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T191711Z UID:10000580-1769022000-1769029200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Frederick Law Olmsted on Staten Island DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/frederick-law-olmsted-on-staten-island/ LOCATION:Flagship Brewery\, 40 Minthorne Street\, Staten Island\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FLO-Talk-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022511Z CREATED:20251014T020458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022511Z UID:10000579-1765720800-1765720800@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Historic Movie Houses & Movies Made on Staten Island DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/historic-movie-houses-movies-made-on-staten-island/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Liberty-Theatre-NYPL-NR-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022503Z CREATED:20251014T004114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022503Z UID:10000578-1764511200-1764511200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:The Great World's Fair of 1964: Staten Island Was There DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-great-world-s-fair-of-1964-staten-island-was-there/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/New_York_Worlds_Fair_August_1964-1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022526Z CREATED:20250505T232352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022526Z UID:10000575-1757768400-1757779200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S KID’S FUN GREEN FEST DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/frederick-law-olmsteds-kids-fun-green-fest/ LOCATION:Olmsted-Beil House Park\, 4515 Hylan Blvd.\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Credit-2024-Green-Family-Day-by-Eileen-Monreale-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023313Z CREATED:20250708T224959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023313Z UID:10000576-1753610400-1753617600@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Crafts & Croquet at Olmsted-Beil House Park DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/crafts-croquet-at-olmsted-beil-house-park/ LOCATION:Olmsted-Beil House Park\, 4515 Hylan Blvd.\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/croquet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023454Z CREATED:20250404T011026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023454Z UID:10000572-1747476000-1747490400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Partnerships for Parks Presents: It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/partnerships-for-parks-presents-its-my-park-at-olmsted-beil-house-park/ LOCATION:Olmsted-Beil House Park\, 4515 Hylan Blvd.\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/itsmypark426-e1744572246543.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022543Z CREATED:20250402T112428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022543Z UID:10000571-1747333800-1747339200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Guardians of History: Preserving Staten Island's Architectural Legacy DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/guardians-of-history-preserving-staten-islands-architectural-legacy/ LOCATION:Historic Richmond Town\, 441 Clarke Avenue\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10306\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/guardiansofhistory.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022558Z CREATED:20250410T014242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022558Z UID:10000573-1746640800-1746646200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Celebrating the Life of Carlton Beil DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/celebrating-the-life-of-carlton-beil/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carlton-Beil-by-Dith-Pran-NYT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022609Z CREATED:20250411T005621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022609Z UID:10000574-1745661600-1745676000@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:It's My Park Project at Olmsted-Beil House Park DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/its-my-park-project-at-olmsted-beil-house-park/ LOCATION:Olmsted-Beil House Park\, 4515 Hylan Blvd.\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Parks-sign.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022621Z CREATED:20250312T014733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022621Z UID:10000570-1745069400-1745069400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:The Life of Mary Olmsted DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-life-of-mary-olmsted/ LOCATION:THE ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mary-Olmsted-1863.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T143000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022636Z CREATED:20250223T135148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022636Z UID:10000569-1743858000-1743863400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:THE KAASMANN HOUSE AND THE SEASIDE ESTATES DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-kaasmann-house-and-the-seaside-estates/ LOCATION:Conference House Visitors Center\, 298 Satterlee Street\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10307\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kaasmann-House_credit-Patricia-Salmon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022650Z CREATED:20250107T130516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022650Z UID:10000566-1742648400-1742652000@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:OUT FROM THE SHADOWS: THE STORY OF HARRIET ERRINGTON DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/out-from-the-shadows-the-story-of-harriet-errington-2/ LOCATION:THE ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Errington-Beers-Map-1874-NYPL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260106T022700Z CREATED:20250107T132503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022700Z UID:10000567-1739989800-1739995200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:THE OYSTERMEN OF STATEN ISLAND DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-oystermen-of-staten-island/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Menu-featuring-an-oyster-1906-NYPL-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023343Z CREATED:20250107T133855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023343Z UID:10000568-1737570600-1737576000@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:HOUSES FROM THE 1600s ON STATEN ISLAND DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/houses-from-the-1600s-on-staten-island/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Billiou-Stillwell-Perine-House-NYPL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023508Z CREATED:20250107T040848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023508Z UID:10000565-1736361000-1736366400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:The Staten Island Ferry: A History DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-staten-island-ferry-a-history/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Launching-of-the-Richmond-Boro-Class-Ferryboat-postcard.-NYPL.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023354Z CREATED:20240923T012826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023354Z UID:10000561-1729947600-1729951200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:THE RENTERS OF THE OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-renters-of-olmsted-beil-house/ LOCATION:Conference House Visitors Center\, 298 Satterlee Street\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10307\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Image-of-OBH_for-Oct-26th-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T143000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023406Z CREATED:20240923T010501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023406Z UID:10000559-1729429200-1729434600@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:STATEN ISLAND’S FARMING LEGACY DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/staten-islands-farming-legacy/ LOCATION:ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH\, 76 Saint Albans Place\, Eltingville Staten Island\, NY\, 10312\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Image-of-Farm-Richmond-Hill-Rd-for-Oct.-20th-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023523Z CREATED:20240726T024501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023523Z UID:10000557-1726578000-1726585200@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Nicotra Grown: Organic Rooftop Farm Lunch and Tour DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/nicotra-grown-organic-rooftop-farm-lunch-and-tour/ LOCATION:The Nicotra Group’s Corporate Commons Three\, 1441 South Avenue (Corporate Commons Three)\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10314\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NicotraFarmTour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260106T023422Z CREATED:20240817T104150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T023422Z UID:10000558-1726318800-1726322400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:The Animals of Tosomock Farm DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/the-animals-of-tosomock-farm/ LOCATION:Conference House Visitors Center\, 298 Satterlee Street\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10307\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Animals-of-Tosomock-Farm-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T153000 DTSTAMP:20240622T105707Z CREATED:20240622T102930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T105707Z UID:10000556-1724508000-1724513400@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Powerful Women of Staten Island's Past DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/powerful-women-of-staten-islands-past/ LOCATION:THE ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Women-Talk-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000 DTSTAMP:20240517T114330Z CREATED:20240517T103825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T114330Z UID:10000555-1718460000-1718460000@olmstedbeilhouse.org SUMMARY:Meet the Poillons: the "First Family" of the Olmsted-Beil House DESCRIPTION:Bridging History: Staten Island Changes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge \n \n \n \n PRESENTED BY:\n\nFRIENDS OF OLMSTED-BEIL HOUSE AND THE\nPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF STATEN ISLAND \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a lecture in the historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond Town to learn about the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964. Staten Island was changed forever. Sewers\, schools\, roadways\, and even the politicians of New York City were not prepared for the onslaught of relocating Brooklyn residents who sought a rural lifestyle. Houses were bought as quickly as they were built. Schools scrambled to find seats for thousands of newly arriving students. The antiquated sewer system of Staten Island could not handle the overload\, and there simply wasn’t enough room for all the septic tanks needed. Who were the allies and adversaries of development? Who sought to make a meaningful plan for Staten Island’s future? If you thought you knew it all\, you will surely learn more!! Join Pat as she examines how the bridge affected residents and newcomers\, and how the borough was forever altered.  Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PMPresentation by Pat SalmonFOBH Historian and a Curator of History\, retired. The Staten Island MuseumTHE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW40 Old Mill Road\, Staten Island\, NY 10306The church is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Arthur Kill Road.Parking lot is on the opposite side of the street by Parish Hall. Park in the lot\, and walk across the street.THIS IS A FREE EVENTDonations to Friends of Olmsted-Beil House are appreciated.To register\, text: 917-608-6437. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the program. URL:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/event/meet-the-poillons-the-first-family-of-the-olmsted-beil-house/ LOCATION:Conference House Visitors Center\, 298 Satterlee Street\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10307\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olmstedbeilhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Poillon-Image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR