"Welcoming Spring," a special performance by the acclaimed Bronx Opera Company

Please join us for a special "Welcoming Spring" performance by the acclaimed Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, accompanied by keyboard music.  There will be a brief talk at intermission about the history of the site. 

Prelude to Treason: The Court Martial Trial of Benedict Arnold

Join us for a performance of “Prequel to Treason: The Court Martial of General Benedict Arnold.”  This will be a dramatic presentation, by acclaimed historical actors Sean Grady and Gary Petagine, recreating the court martial trial of Major General Benedict Arnold in De......More

Join us for a performance of “Prequel to Treason: The Court Martial of General Benedict Arnold.”  This will be a dramatic presentation, by acclaimed historical actors Sean Grady and Gary Petagine, recreating the court martial trial of Major General Benedict Arnold in December 1779. 

The Imperial Crisis: The road to the American Revolution

A talk and discussion about the Imperial Crisis, the series of events from the French and Indian War leading to the American Revolution.  No reservations needed for live attendance at the site, but registration through the Contact e mail would be needed to receive a lin......More

A talk and discussion about the Imperial Crisis, the series of events from the French and Indian War leading to the American Revolution.  No reservations needed for live attendance at the site, but registration through the Contact e mail would be needed to receive a link to the livestream of the talk.   

Memorial Day Commemoration

A commemoration of Memorial Day, beginning with an 11 am ceremony in the church, and followed by a tour, with flowers and flags, of the historic cemetery, exploring the lives and services of many of the veterans buried at the site.  We will present special honors to Maj......More

A commemoration of Memorial Day, beginning with an 11 am ceremony in the church, and followed by a tour, with flowers and flags, of the historic cemetery, exploring the lives and services of many of the veterans buried at the site.  We will present special honors to Major Charles Turnbull who served in the artillery of the Continental Army during the revolutionary War. Descendants of Major Turnbull will be part of the commemoration.  At 1:30 PM, there will be a performance, and sing along, of songs of the American Revolution and the Civil War.No reservation needed for live attendance at the site, but please register through the Contact e mail for link information for the livestream of the 1:30 PM performance.  

Tours of the Museum and Historic Church at St. Paul's

We are pleased to offer tours of the museum and of the historic church, Monday to Friday, at the following times: 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM.  These are reservation tours, of 45-minute duration. In the museum, the current feature exhibition is, "The Emergence of a National ......More

We are pleased to offer tours of the museum and of the historic church, Monday to Friday, at the following times: 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM.  These are reservation tours, of 45-minute duration. In the museum, the current feature exhibition is, "The Emergence of a National Historic Site: St. Paul's Between the World Wars". Other displays explore the American Revolution and the Lenape, the original inhabitants of the St. Paul's area.  In the church, visitors observe and learn about the significance of original appearance of 1787, and also gain an appreciation of the use of the edifice as a military field hospital during the Revolutionary War. Other features include the 1830 Erben, one of America's oldest working pipe organs.  Brief recitals are avilable upon request.  Please use the  https://www.recreation.gov website for advance reservations, and please arrive ten minutes before your scheduled tour time.     In addition, self-guided tours of the grounds and historic cemetery, weather and conditions permitting, are available Monday to Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM.  Reservation are not required for the self guided tours of the grounds. Before visiting us, we recommend viewing our Site Orientation Video, which is available through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/200515059970055/videos/577209182966992   

The Story of the Declaration of Independence

A discussion and presentation by site manager David Osborn exploring the story of the Declaration of Independence, helping to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the famous document that established the country.  No reservations needed for live attendance at the site, ......More

A discussion and presentation by site manager David Osborn exploring the story of the Declaration of Independence, helping to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the famous document that established the country.  No reservations needed for live attendance at the site, but please register through the Contact Us e mail to receive link information for the livestream of the program.  

Juneteenth Celebration

A commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in America at the conclusion of the Civil War, with tours and re-enactments, featuring a 1 PM performance of spirituals by acclaimed bass baritone singer Ronald Campbell, accompanied by keyboard. ......More

A commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in America at the conclusion of the Civil War, with tours and re-enactments, featuring a 1 PM performance of spirituals by acclaimed bass baritone singer Ronald Campbell, accompanied by keyboard.