Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site ยท New York
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Church in Mount Vernon, New York
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a church and National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, New York, just north of the New York City borough of the Bronx. Established in 1765, Saint Paul's Church is one of New York's oldest parishes and was used as a military hospital after the American Revolutionary War Battle of Pell's Point in 1776. The 5-acre (20,000ย m2) cemetery surrounding the church contains an estimated 9,000 burials. The church and cemetery were designated as a United States National Historic Site in 1978 to protect them from increasing industrialization of the surrounding area.
About Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
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.
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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.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 10:00AM - 5:00PM | Closed | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
Popular activities at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site include: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts.
What is the weather like at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
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.
How do I get to Saint Paul's Church National Historic 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.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
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.
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