Staten Island’s History Walk Traces in Tottenville

Tottenville stepped last night with Staten Island’s History Walk, tracing NYC’s spring on Main Street. Guide Tariq Evans led 100 past 1800s sites, a $10 trek through time’s blocks. It’s borough tales—pure SI vibe, steps hot. A kid gaped at barns; a pro snapped a mill. ‘Staten remembers—this is it,’ Evans says, pointing stones. The streets turned archive.

The walk’s fresh—April 2’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 6 p.m. Evans, a St. George scribe; last night’s crowd hit max—maps glowed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; dusk fell—NYC grit shone. Stops hit five—past ruled. #SIHistoryWalk trended; Bronx wants a path.

Some griped—’Too long,’ sniped a newbie, dodging miles. Mud flecked—boots held; lore shone. A rival’s pitching a Midland stroll, splitting steps. Still, 150 stayed—tales reigned. Tottenville’s never traced so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a talk if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this walks ‘em,’ he says, folding maps. The walk’s a Staten win—grit meets past. It’s a history rush; join the next. Bring shoes—time calls.