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Visiting Staten Island-- Something for Everyone
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Staten Island is a bit of a delightful surprise package. Open it up with a visit and enjoy the treasures inside. There's attractions aplenty starting with the free at-no-charge Staten Island Ferry. Once you've landed you'll want to enjoy its art, sports, culture, and history. Explore history in Historic Richmond. The original seat of Richmond county government. Possibly New York City's only living history village and museum, the 100-acre complex has homes, shops, and public buildings from the 1690s to 1900s. Light-house lovers will want to visit the National Lighthouse Center and Museum -- a genuine New York City lighthouse. Baseball fans might want to learn more about Minor league Staten Island Yankees, an affiliate of the NY Yankees. It was the first Minor league baseball team in NYC. History
Also known as the borough of Richmond, Staten Island offers surprises to those who take the time to get to know this little-known part of NYC.

The original residents were the Algonquin Indians of the Lenape culture. But when the Dutch came they named the island Staaten Eylandt after the Staten-Generaal, the Dutch parliament. When the British came, they naturally renamed the area, calling it the County of Richmond. Today, it's known by both names. For a fascinating view of its history, visit the Wikipedia website.