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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. Details & Registration »
Travel across the borough, connecting the dots between historic landmarks and the landscapes that shaped them, from Poillon House to the Seguine Mansion, Brougham Cottage, and the Olmsted-Beil House. Details & Registration »
Artist and historian Giuseppe Settinieri will take attendees on a trip back to 1870s Staten Island to learn about the courtship of Danish immigrant Frederick Jessen and Travis resident Auguste Korner. Their story will be told through Frederick’s love letters, which were found in Travis 50 years ago. Details & Registration »
Presentation by Patricia M. Salmon on how Frederick Law Olmsted lived on Staten Island and launched a legacy that shaped American landscapes.
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