The Conference House

Spend the day at The Conference House next week on Sunday, June 7th!

Start with a visit to our Spring Outdoor Market from 11 AM–4 PM. Shop local vendors, handmade goods, baked treats, artwork, vintage finds, and more while enjoying a day by the waterfront. The South Shore Artists Group’s 58th Annual Art Exhibit will also be on display throughout the grounds.

Stick around after the market for a Richmond County Orchestra performance featuring Utopia Winds from 4–6 PM.

See you there!

We are disappointed to announce that due to the rain, today’s Memorial Day concert featuring the Staten Island Philharmonic has been cancelled. 🌧️

But don’t worry, you’ll have another chance to see them at our Flag Day Celebration concert on June 14th!

Mark your calendars for America250: Staten Island Philharmonic Memorial Day Concert: Honoring Those Who Served this Sunday, May 24th at 4 PM!

As part of our America250 series, this special afternoon of music will honor the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country while reflecting on the history and spirit of our nation ahead of the 250th anniversary. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Our Spring Outdoor Market is one month away!!

Join us on Sunday, June 7, from 11 AM–4 PM for a day of shopping, art, and waterfront views at Conference House Park. Browse local vendors offering baked goods, handmade jewelry, spring décor, wood crafts, freshly roasted coffee, handmade ornaments and soaps, gluten-free and vegan cookies, vintage clothing, and more!

Stay with us after the market for a Richmond County Orchestra performance featuring Utopia Winds from 4–6 PM.

Bring your friends, family, and a picnic blanket and spend the day at Conference House Park. We’ll see you there!

This chapter of our Voices of 1776 social media series highlights Edward Rutledge, the youngest delegate at the Peace Conference, whose voice reflected the courage of a rising generation.

Edward Rutledge was the youngest delegate at the Peace Conference at just 26 years old, already serving as a representative of South Carolina in the Continental Congress. Despite his youth, he displayed determination and a strong commitment to the cause of independence.

On September 11, 1776, Rutledge walked into the Conference House on Staten Island seeking peace. Britain offered reconciliation, but denied independence, a choice he refused in defense of liberty. Though young, he faced Britain’s most powerful negotiators with resolve and clarity, proving that courage does not always come with age.

Rutledge’s presence at the Conference House reminds us that history is shaped not only by experience but by the bold actions of the young. His voice carried the determination of a generation willing to defend liberty, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Celebrate the courage of youth and conviction. Your $250 gift secures your name on our permanent plaque inside the Conference House, the site where Edward Rutledge helped shape history. Join us in preserving these voices. https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/ConferenceHouseAssociation/Donate

Spring is springing at the Conference House! Thank you to our volunteers who came and helped with the garden prep today 🌹🌿🌸🍃