Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: New York
📘 Park Overview
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. 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.
🌤 Weather Information
The weather in New York City is basically the same as for this northern suburb. Please visit http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91259830500047&lon=-73.83707741599966#.Vqjtf_krKUk.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
A former enslaved person, Rebecca Turner attended the church and is buried in the cemetery. A local elementary school is named after her.
Credit: NPS photo
The church was originally a wooden meetinghouse. This stone structure was still unfinished when US, British and Hessian troops used it for a hospital during the Revolution.
Credit: NPS photo
History is a blast, especially when costumed Revolutionary War interpreters visit the site during a special event.
Credit: NPS photo
In 2015, local students visited the site to honor Rebecca and Benjamin Turner, two former members of Saint Paul's Church. Local schools have been named after the couple.
Credit: NPS photo
The pews have been rebuilt to resemble what was here when the stone church was first opened.
Credit: NPS photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Sep 10
Overcast
High: 88.6°F | Low: 70.2°F
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 13 mph
Rain Chance: 18%
UV Index: 7
Sunrise: 06:31 AM
Sunset: 07:13 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 70.1°F
Cloud Cover: 18%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Sep 11
Overcast
High: 77.1°F | Low: 65.8°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 8.1 mph
Rain Chance: 17%
UV Index: 5.9
Sunrise: 06:32 AM
Sunset: 07:11 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 60.3°F
Cloud Cover: 17%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Sep 12
Sunny
High: 78°F | Low: 59.8°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 6.3
Sunrise: 06:33 AM
Sunset: 07:10 PM
Moon: New Moon (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 58.3°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (4)
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 3:06AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sep 9, 2026 3:06am
Expires: Sep 10, 2026 6:00am
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and 4 to 7 ft surf.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening.
* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely
for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the
beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* RIP CURRENT DETAILS...The rip current risk will be low this
morning at the ocean beaches, but increasing to moderate through
the afternoon and then high by late in the day as southerly
winds and surf increase.
* BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the
times of high tide this evening through Thursday.
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 2:29AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sep 9, 2026 2:29am
Expires: Sep 10, 2026 2:30am
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rip current risk will be low this
morning at the Atlantic Ocean beaches, but increasing to
moderate through the afternoon and then high by late in the day
as southerly winds and wind waves increase.
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 5:01PM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sep 9, 2026 5:01pm
Expires: Sep 10, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely
for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the
beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* RIP CURRENT DETAILS...The rip current risk will be low this
morning at the ocean beaches, but increasing to moderate
through the afternoon and then high by late in the day as
southerly winds and surf increase.
* BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the
times of high tide this evening through Thursday.
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 2:58AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sep 10, 2026 2:58am
Expires: Sep 10, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, with 3 to 6 ft breaking surf.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely
for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the
beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the
times of high tide today, particularly this morning.
Park Alerts
Park Events
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, Tuesday to Saturday, at the following times: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 2, 2026 12:00am to Jan 2, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 5, 2026 12:00am to Jan 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 6, 2026 12:00am to Jan 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 7, 2026 12:00am to Jan 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 8, 2026 12:00am to Jan 8, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 9, 2026 12:00am to Jan 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
The Continental Congress: Creating a national government during the Revolutionary War
Professor Eli Merritt of Vanderbilt University explores themes from his recent highly regarded book, “Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution.”
To receive a link to the livestream of the talk, please register through the Contact e mail in this calendar entry. No reservation needed for live attendance, which is welcomed and preferred.
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 12, 2026 12:00am to Jan 12, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 13, 2026 12:00am to Jan 13, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
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: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM. ( From January - June, we are also open the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM. )
These are reservation-recommended 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 when the site is open. 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
Date: Jan 14, 2026 12:00am to Jan 14, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
897 South Columbus Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
🏤 Mailing Address:
897 South Columbus Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
📞 Voice Phone: 9146674116
✉️ Email: dho59stpaul@yahoo.com