10/14/2022
Join us for Psychic night on Saturday, November 5th! Call our office or send us a message for more info!
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The museum is a National Historic Landmark and New York City Landmark operated by the Conference House Association and a member of Historic House Trust.
The Mission of the Conference House Association is to preserve, protect and maintain the historic Conference House, educate visitors about its historical significance and the role it played in the birth of our nation, and use the lessons learned from the failed peace conference to help resolve modern day conflicts within our youth and community.
Operating as usual
09/17/2022
Opening Ceremony at the 1776 Peace Conference 246th Anniversary Celebration
09/16/2022
We will be here tomorrow, Saturday, 9/17 from 11AM- 4PM for the 1776 Peace Conference Anniversary Celebration (Admission:$5). The fun includes colonial music, crafts, demos, and much more!
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
09/13/2022
Join us Saturday, 9/17 from 11AM- 4PM for the 1776 Peace Conference Anniversary Celebration (Admission:$5). The fun includes colonial music, crafts, demos, and much more!
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
09/11/2022
09/02/2022
08/23/2022
Have you registered yet?
We are excited to announce that the Conference House 1776 Challenge is BACK for 2022 with an exciting NEW addition!
As an added bonus, all participants who register by September 10, 2022 will receive one free admission to the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration on September 17, 2022!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/1776Challenge?rsus=500-400-4ef05a2c-084e-44ef-af83-14085995db9e
08/20/2022
We are excited to announce that the Conference House 1776 Challenge is BACK for 2022 with an exciting NEW addition!
As an added bonus, all participants who register by September 10, 2022 will receive one free admission to the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration on September 17, 2022!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/1776Challenge?rsus=500-400-4ef05a2c-084e-44ef-af83-14085995db9e
07/22/2022
Unfortunately, central air conditioning was not a part of the Billopp family’s design plans in the 1600s. Therefore, we will be closing during the extreme heat this weekend. Stay safe, friends!
06/17/2022
Join us tomorrow at 3PM for a FREE public concert by the Riverside Opera Company!
Bring a lawn chair, bring a blanket, bring a friend.
06/05/2022
Experience the joy of sitting out on our lawn enjoying the breeze while live music plays in the background. Our FREE concert featuring the Richmond County Orchestra is today at 3PM. Come down early to enjoy the South Shore Artists Group’s art exhibit or take a tour of the museum!
05/30/2022
The Conference House honors our nation's heroes and their families on this Memorial Day. Thank you to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
05/29/2022
Looking for something fun to do this holiday weekend? Grab a chair or blanket and come down to Conference House for the SI Philharmonic concert on the lawn at 4 PM. Arrive early and enjoy a museum tour at 12, 1, 2 or 3 PM.
05/14/2022
Our 18th Century Woodworking workshop is today from 1-2:30 PM. See you soon!
05/13/2022
Come to the Conference House this Saturday, May 14th from 1-2:30PM to learn about how woodworking was done during the 18th Century! Observe antique carpentry tools, techniques and methods in action, and speak with a carpenter who is keeping this history alive.
05/06/2022
The Conference House updated their phone number.
The Conference House updated their phone number.
05/02/2022
Thank you to our amazing vendors and to all of the wonderful patrons who came out to support the Spring Outdoor Market Day! It made us incredibly happy to see so many of you enjoying the park, supporting local businesses, and touring the historic Conference House Museum!
04/30/2022
Come on down to Conference House for our Spring Market. We are here until 4pm!
04/28/2022
What better way is there to commemorate Arbor Day in the borough of parks, than to host a tree planting celebration at Conference House Park? Join our friends from the NYC Parks Department in front of the park Visitors’ Center at 1 PM on Friday, April 29th.
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04/28/2022
Come on down this Saturday. There are too many vendors to name!
04/26/2022
Our Market Day is this Saturday! Spread the word!
Stop by our Spring Outdoor Market and treat yourself or someone you care about to something unique!
04/26/2022
Stop by our Spring Outdoor Market and treat yourself or someone you care about to something unique!
Our Market Day is this Saturday! Spread the word!
04/23/2022
It’s here! The museum reopens for tours today and we can’t wait to see you! Visit our website for reservations.
04/22/2022
Happy Earth Day, Friends! Did you know that cover crops are part of our sustainable gardening practices at Conference House? This year winter rye helped build up the biomass in our soil and aerated our beds, helping us to have happier plants in our summer garden. Follow along as we prep and plant in the coming weeks!
04/21/2022
Move over MLB, we are more excited for Conference House's 2022 Opening Day this weekend! Come for a tour this weekend and then visit us on Saturday, April 30th for our Outdoor Spring Market!
04/19/2022
We are looking forward to kicking off the 2022 Season this weekend!
03/19/2022
Stop by our Spring Outdoor Market and treat yourself or someone you care about to something unique!
03/18/2022
We can't wait to welcome you in 2022! Visit conferencehouse.org/events for reservations and our full calendar of events.
01/17/2022
Timeline photos
12/06/2021
Thank you to all our friends who came out to Colonial Christmas Winter Village and the Grand Illumination events! You made today so very special for all of us at the Conference House Association.
12/05/2021
Colonial Christmas runs ‘til 4 and then Grand Illumination starts at 4:30.
12/05/2021
Father Christmas will be on these steps soon! Colonial Christmas is today from 12-4 filled by Grand Illumination at 4:30.
12/05/2021
We couldn’t ask for better weather for December! Our Colonial Christmas event is 12-4, followed by Grand Illumination at 4:30.
12/05/2021
Colonial Christmas and ‘Grand Illumination’ on tap this weekend at the historic Conference House
We are so excited that we just might not sleep tonight!
Father Christmas will also visit children of all ages on the front porch with a special gift for each child.
12/04/2021
Looking for unique gifts this season? Come out to Conference House tomorrow for our Colonial Christmas Winter Village from 12-4 p.m. with handcrafted gifts, cookies and cider by the fire, and meet and greets with Father Christmas. Stay for Grand Illumination of the house at 4:30.
12/04/2021
Welcome to the Conference House Yule Log Jog!
12/04/2021
We are ready for the Yule Log Jog! See you soon!
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Thank you to our amazing vendors and to all of the wonderful patrons who came out to support the Spring Outdoor Market Day! It made us incredibly happy to see so many of you enjoying the park, supporting local businesses, and touring the historic Conference House Museum!
Come on down this Saturday. There are too many vendors to name!
We are looking forward to kicking off the 2022 Season this weekend!
We can't wait to welcome you in 2022! Visit conferencehouse.org/events for reservations and our full calendar of events.
Yule Log Sale
Want to work off the turkey, save money, and support a good cause all at the same time? We have a win-win-win for you! Save $10 off the registration fee starting NOW! Register at https://buff.ly/3w45Yo1
Gorgeous snowy views over here at #ConferenceHouse ... @siadvance @nycparks @hhtnyc #southshore #tottenville #statenisland #winter #waterfront #conferencehousepark #nycparks
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In the mood for an autumnal hayride? Come to Conference House! #fall #halloweenextravaganza #ConferenceHouse #conferencehousepark #statenisland
Thanks to @fleshjunkies for performing yesterday! #conferencehouse #fleshjunkies #localmusic #fallfestival #statenisland #tottenville #nyc
Thanks for rocking out @notfromconcentrateny !! #conferencehouse #conferencehouseoctoberfestival #octoberfestival #nyc #localmusic
Rolling Stones anyone? #ConferenceHouse #ConferenceHousePark #statenisland #newyork #southshore #tottenville #bbq #allamericanBBQ
Amazing! Thanks #RobinLynchAerialist! #ForTheBirdsFestival #ConferenceHousePark #ConferenceHouse
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Join us for Psychic night on Saturday, November 5th! Call our office or send us a message for more info!
Opening Ceremony at the 1776 Peace Conference 246th Anniversary Celebration
We will be here tomorrow, Saturday, 9/17 from 11AM- 4PM for the 1776 Peace Conference Anniversary Celebration (Admission:$5). The fun includes colonial music, crafts, demos, and much more!
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
Join us Saturday, 9/17 from 11AM- 4PM for the 1776 Peace Conference Anniversary Celebration (Admission:$5). The fun includes colonial music, crafts, demos, and much more!
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
11:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony: Staten Island Bagpipers
2:00 P.M. - 1776 Peace Conference Narration with Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Admiral Lord Howe
Have you registered yet?
We are excited to announce that the Conference House 1776 Challenge is BACK for 2022 with an exciting NEW addition!
As an added bonus, all participants who register by September 10, 2022 will receive one free admission to the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration on September 17, 2022!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/1776Challenge?rsus=500-400-4ef05a2c-084e-44ef-af83-14085995db9e
As an added bonus, all participants who register by September 10, 2022 will receive one free admission to the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration on September 17, 2022!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/1776Challenge?rsus=500-400-4ef05a2c-084e-44ef-af83-14085995db9e
Unfortunately, central air conditioning was not a part of the Billopp family’s design plans in the 1600s. Therefore, we will be closing during the extreme heat this weekend. Stay safe, friends!
Join us tomorrow at 3PM for a FREE public concert by the Riverside Opera Company!
Bring a lawn chair, bring a blanket, bring a friend.
Bring a lawn chair, bring a blanket, bring a friend.
Experience the joy of sitting out on our lawn enjoying the breeze while live music plays in the background. Our FREE concert featuring the Richmond County Orchestra is today at 3PM. Come down early to enjoy the South Shore Artists Group’s art exhibit or take a tour of the museum!
The Conference House honors our nation's heroes and their families on this Memorial Day. Thank you to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Looking for something fun to do this holiday weekend? Grab a chair or blanket and come down to Conference House for the SI Philharmonic concert on the lawn at 4 PM. Arrive early and enjoy a museum tour at 12, 1, 2 or 3 PM.
Our 18th Century Woodworking workshop is today from 1-2:30 PM. See you soon!
Come to the Conference House this Saturday, May 14th from 1-2:30PM to learn about how woodworking was done during the 18th Century! Observe antique carpentry tools, techniques and methods in action, and speak with a carpenter who is keeping this history alive.
Please join award-winning filmmaker James Verdi, as his documentary film Loyalty & Rebellion, exploring the American Revolutionary War on Staten Island, makes its webcast debut. The film examines the island’s strategic significance during the NY Campaign and the drastic effects the war had on island life.