All around the great state of New York, you can find unique pieces of history that will leave you completely fascinated. In fact, did you know that the Empire State is actually home to America’s most historic landscape – situated up north along the shores of Lake Champlain? Well, today we’re going to take you to the opposite end of our state to discover a well-preserved piece of the past that you can enjoy a charming guided tour through. If you’re ready to explore this side of our state, then let us show you all that you’ll discover if you take this one tour.
Showcasing a unique piece of New York City’s rural past, more than 300-years of history continue to be well preserved here in Historic Richmond.
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Throughout the year, people from all around the state of New York make their way to Historic Richmond to get a taste of how things once were.
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After stopping by the former Third County Courhouse, AKA the Visitor Center, to gain admission, you can further begin to explore all that this historic town has to offer.
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While other historic towns through the Empire State you’ll have to explore for yourself, here you’ll be able to join guided tours at 2 p.m. each day through Historic Richmond.
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Historic Richmond is made up of 45 historic structures, all of which will make you feel as though you’ve traveled back in time.
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On your guided tour through town, you’ll get to see all of the different structures that make up the nearly 100-acres of rural land like one-room Print Shops…
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…, historic homes, libraries, and even functioning open hearth kitchens.
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Hosting a variety of events throughout each month of the year, you can plan visits around some of their exciting upcoming events like their Tavern Concers on Saturdays during the winter, as well as things like Ghost Tale events, quilting and candle-making workshops, and even a county fair!
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To find out more about visiting Historic Richmond, click here.
Bjorn Kullenberg/Google Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guided Tour Hours: Wednesday through Sunday at 2 p.m.
To stay up to date with all that’s happening here in Historic Richmond, be sure to follow their official Facebook page!
For those who are ready to uncover more of our state’s most fascinating tours, then be sure to also read about how There’s Nothing More Charming Than This On-The-Water Lighthouse Tour In New York!
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Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guided Tour Hours: Wednesday through Sunday at 2 p.m.
To stay up to date with all that’s happening here in Historic Richmond, be sure to follow their official Facebook page!
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