Tottenville Trot 2026: A Charming Walk Through Historic Tottenville

Janes Walk

Led By Catherine Watson, NYPL Tottenville

Take a leisurely little trot through the streets of downtown Tottenville in the company of friendly local library staff!

Join branch staff from historic Tottenville Public Library for an in person walking tour of Tottenville: The Town the Oyster Built! Learn more about the history, landmarks, environment, and community of this charming seaside neighborhood.

We’ll take a walk from the historic landmark Tottenville Public Library, around the heart of town, down Main Street, to the Compass House and the original Totten Dock area.​ The tour will last approximately 1 hour and will begin at our neighborhood library.

Accessibility

Walk will be on sidewalks

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 1, 2026
10:30 AM
1 hour

Borough: Staten Island
Theme: History & Culture
Language: English
Main Street, Tottenville, Staten Island, N.Y. [close view of shops and ad sign for Horton's Ice Cream, people in front of store under awning, old car in street]. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, provided by collector, Catherine Robinson, Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy. Modifications: background removed.