Staten Island one of the famous island of New York is famous for many things. The small island is the oasis of nature. There is natural beauty all around the island. Many creatures had made the island their home. The island reminds us for the great tragedy which the world can never forget. Apart from that at heart of island resides the small town of Richmond, which is related wit many past history and life of countryside people. The place of rustic people who loves to live together. The Staten Island is world's greatest natural ports. Algonquin Indians of the Len ape culture inhabited the island by Giovanni ad Verrazano in 1524. During the 1600s, few settled on Staten Island but when the Dutch colonized the region, seeking wealth from its natural resources. Staten Island was named in honor of the governing body of the Netherlands, the States General, but in 1664 the British took control. Staten Island became part of the colony of New York and was designated the County of Richmond.



The island is the place of many religious activities. Slowly Richmond Town formed with Dutch, French who were craftsmen and blacksmith. Later British troops occupied and destroyed many courthouse. As Manhattan became increasingly crowded, Staten Island emerged as a popular retreat. Wealthy city residents built estates and resorts on Staten Island's hilltops and near its shores. Many trade related to marine industries was opened like Sandy Ground, which was founded by African American oystermen. Towns along the island's shores, like Tompkinsville and Port Richmond, become centers of commerce. Gradually the island contributed in exhibiting the culture of New York by opening many museums, which preserved the history for long. The first was Staten Island Historical Society, which preserved the evidence of past who inhabitated on this island.

Even former County Clerk's and Surrogate's Office was transformed into the first museum at Richmond Town. It revealed the civic pride and have many books related to history. All was donated by Staten Islanders. Later with help of New York City Island turned into village of museums, for promoting the evolution of the town. And many tourists visit the museums. The island takes one to start the journey of past with rural Staten Island of the 1820s and where Elizabeth Lake Tyson was born also the home and general store owned by Stephen D. Stephens in the 1860s and home of Hendricks Kerosene, the Dutch Voorlezer in the 1690s. Like Historic Richmond Town, only restored historic village in New York City, brings 300 years of the city's vibrant heritage to life. It reveals the history, agriculture, commerce and maritime life on Staten Island.

Then there is Jacques Marche's Museum of Tibetan Art siren calm place from where one can enjoy the exotic view of Hudson Bay. It also exhibits collections of books from Dalai Lama. Then the National Lighthouse Museum instructs about the history of America's lighthouses the culture of the area through exhibitions, education programs, publications, films, festivals, walking tours. The Noble Maritime Collection reveals the celebration of New York's waterfront, its people and traditions. The Staten Island depicts or is the mirror which reveals the culture and tradition of New York City. The island reveals the art, agriculture, history, maritime and trade and commerce of New York. It helps in knowing the city in much better manner. The true New York is revealed.