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Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City.
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Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Green; local militia drilled outside its doors. But the American Revolution changed everything.
American, British and Hessian troops tore down the old wooden meetinghouse for firewood and used the unfinished stone chapel as a hospital.
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The development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution St. Paul’s Church N.H.S. consist of an 18th century stone church that was used by both sides…
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Today: Closed · Saint Paul's Church Visiting Hours
From early January through late June, the site will be open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. During those months of January through June, the site will also be open the second Saturday of each month, from noon to 4 PM. From early July through late December, the site will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Author and archaeologist Dr. Eugene Boesch presents a talk about the culture, history and legacy of the Lenape Indians, the original settlers of the St. Paul’s region. No reservation needed for in-person attendance at the site but register through the Contact e mail in this calendar entry to receive a link to the livestream of the talk.
St. Paul’s staff leads a walking, interpretive tour of the Pell’s Point battlefield, exploring the Revolutionary War battle of October 18, 1776, situated at what is today the Split Rock Gold Course, at the northern end of Pelham Bay Park, in the Bronx, NY, where visitors will assemble for the tour. Space is limited, and reservations are required; contact the site for further information and reservations, at 914-667-4116.
Join us for a concert of colonial choral music, performed by the Ghostlight Chorus and a candlelight tour of the historic cemetery, exploring the stories of soldiers and civilians who lived through the era of the American Revolution.
Battle of Pell’s Point Encampment, marking the 250th anniversary of this Revolutionary War battle, fought near the church, with re-enactments, demonstrations, performances and talks. At 1 PM, distinguished author and historian Dr. Francis C. Cogliano, who is a Professor of American History at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, explores themes from his new compilation, “The American Revolution at 250: 24 Historians Reflect on the Founding.”
Join us for special performance of Revolutionary War era choral music titled “Torchbearer” by the esteemed Ghostlight Chorus at 7 PM. This is a free event, but heavy attendance is expected and advance registration, through the Contact e mail in this calendar entry, is recommended.
Dr. Helena Yoo-Roth, Barra Postdoctoral Fellow at The McNeil Center for Early American Studies, University of Pennsylvania, explores themes from her forthcoming book, American Timelines: Imperial Communications, Colonial Time-Consciousness, and the Coming of the American Revolution” In it, she reframes the origins of the American Revolution by illustrating how American colonists and imperial officials came to inhabit different temporal worlds. The emergence of a heightened awareness of the delays and consequences of transatlantic communications—shaped political action, sharpened Americans' critiques of empire, and ultimately propelled the thirteen colonies to independence.
No reservation needed for in-person attendance at the site but register through the Contact e mail in this calendar entry to receive a link to the livestream of the talk.
The acclaimed local theater company Tutti Bravi, based in New Rochelle, NY, presents the musical drama, “Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine”.
Dr. Nora Slominsky, who is Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona University, explores the topic of “Thomas Paine and the American Revolution”. No reservation needed for live visitation at the site, but registration is required, through the Contact e mail in this calendar entry, to receive a link to the livestream of the talk.
A commemoration of Veterans Day, with a brief ceremony in the church, recognizing the holiday, followed by a guided, interpretive tour of the historic cemetery telling the graveside stories of many of the service members buried at St. Paul’s. Special honors will be offered to the service to the Patriot cause of Thomas Valentine during the Revolutionary War.
Enjoy an hour of jazz and swing standards, performed by a local group featuring saxophones, with keyboard and percussion. There will also be a brief talk at intermission about the history of the church and the site.
Take the 5 Lexington Avenue (green) line to the Dyre Avenue station in the Bronx, the last stop. Proceed north to E. 233rd Street and make a right, going east.
Walk several blocks. Make a left onto Provost, heading north. Provost becomes S. Third Ave. Continue north on S. Third Avenue to the stop sign on the right at the Salvation Army. Make a right at stop sign onto S. Columbus. Saint Paul's will be on your right. Walk from the subway to the site should be about 15 minutes, approximately 2/3 of a mile.
Mailing address: 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
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