STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Looking to explore Staten Island’s rich history? Local historian Pat Salmon has a lineup of engaging events that will take you on a journey through the borough’s past.

Over the coming weeks, Salmon will lead walks, give talks, and share eerie tales tied to Staten Island’s historic locations — including Clay Pit Ponds in Charleston, the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George, and Fairview Cemetery in Fairview. Each event offers a unique glimpse into the borough’s natural, cultural, and occasionally mysterious heritage.

Salmon hosted a free Protectors of Pine-Oak Woods 50th Anniversary Talk & Walk at the Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Visitor’s Center on Sunday. The event gave residents a chance to learn about local land preservation, the history it protects,

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