Staten Island’s History Talk Rewinds in St. George

St. George time-traveled last night with Staten Island’s History Talk, unearthing NYC’s past at a ferry-side hall. Historian Mia Chen spun tales of 1700s as 150 listened, a $5 ticket dive into roots. It’s borough lore—pure SI vibe, stories hot. A kid gaped at maps; a pro jotted dates. ‘Staten remembers—this is it,’ Chen says, flipping pages. The room turned archive.

The talk’s new—March 18’s start, it doubled since RSVPs, packing seats by 7 p.m. Chen’s a Tottenville scribe; last night’s crowd hit max—slides glowed. A latecomer nabbed a chair; Q&A buzzed—NYC grit shone. Tales of ferries rang—past ruled. #SIHistory trended; Bronx wants a scroll.

Some griped—’Too dry,’ sniped a fidgeter, dodging facts. Dust tickled—coughs hit; tales held. A rival’s pitching a Midland yarn, splitting lore. Still, 200 stayed—history reigned. St. George’s never rewound so bold.

Chen’s teasing a series, maybe a walk if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this digs ‘em,’ she says, packing books. The talk’s a Staten win—grit meets past. It’s a history hit; join the next. Bring a pen—time calls.