The Lenape: Native peoples of the St. Paul's region

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 ......More

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. 

Battlefield Tour: Pell's Point, at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY

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 a......More

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.

Concert of colonial music & Candlelight tour of Historic Cemetery

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 event

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 Professo......More

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.” 

Torchbearer

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, i......More

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. 

Time and the American Revolution

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 America......More

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. 

Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine

The acclaimed local theater company Tutti Bravi, based in New Rochelle, NY, presents the musical drama, “Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine”.  

Thomas Paine and the American Revolution

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 requ......More

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.    

Veterans Day Commemoration

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.  

The neutral grounds of Westchester County during the Revolutionary War

Tutti Bravi presents “The Neutral Ground of Westchester County during the Revolutionary War,” a series of brief re-enactments bring to life the stories of men and women who lived through the challenges of the Revoluionary War in the St. Paul's region. .

Jazz Session

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.  

Revolutionary Westchester Hidden in Plain Sight

Author and historian Michael Virgintino presents, “Revolutionary Westchester: History Hidden In Plain Sight” revealing many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that......More

Author and historian Michael Virgintino presents, “Revolutionary Westchester: History Hidden In Plain Sight” revealing many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that became The Bronx. No reservation required for in-person attendance at the site, but please register through the Contact e mail in this Calendar entry to receive a link to the livestream of the talk. 

Live jazz in the historic church

Enjoy a performance of jazz standards and special selections helping to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, by the Eagle Colt Jazz Combo.  There will also be a brief talk about the history of the church and the site.