Discover Staten Island - Happy 400th Birthday NYC 2024's His
Welcome to Happy 400th Birthday NYC 2024 Historical Society
Often overlooked, Staten Island played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Visit the site of the 1776 Peace Conference, where Benjamin Franklin and John Adams attempted to negotiate with the British. Explore the story of Caesar Trunzo, an African American soldier who fought for the Continental Army and later settled on the island. Discover the island's rich maritime history at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, once a haven for retired sailors. Learn about the island's transformation following the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964.
