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Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
This 18th-century church is one of New York's oldest parishes (1665-1980). It was used as a hospital following the Revolutionary War battle at Pell's Point in 1776. The church stood at the edge of Eastchester village green, the site of the "Great Election"(1773), which raised the issues of Freedom of Religion and Press. The adjoining cemetery contains burials dating from 1665.
As the industrial revolution wore on, the church and cemetery began to reflect the changes surrounding it. Industrial buildings proliferated, the congregation shrank and the site fell into disrepair. Descendants of the original families began to plan a restoration of the structure in the 1930's. In 1980, the site was transferred from the Episcopal Dioceses of New York to the National Park Service. The site opened to the public in 1984 and is operated under a cooperative agreement with the Society of the National shrine of the Bill of Rights at Saint Paul's Church, Eastchester. Contact Information
897 South Columbus Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 667-4116 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Car
I-95 to exit #13. North on Connor Street. Connor St. becomes Provost Ave, then it becomes Third Ave. Turn right onto Columbus Ave. St. Paul(e2)(80)(997320)Church is on the right. Passenger Cars Only: Hutchinson River Parkway to exit #7. South on Boston Rod to Pelham Parkway (next intersection); right onto Pelham Parkway; Left onto So Columbus Ave (first light over the bridge) to Saint Paul's Church.
By Plane
Weather
Summers hot and humid.
Winters cold. Heavy outerwear required. Activities
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Recommended Activities Ranger guided tours take you up the 200 year old church tower to see and hear a bell cast in 1758 at the same foundry as the Liberty Bell. You will also get an audiovisual sample of the 1833 pipe organ one of the oldest functioning in America. The self-guided tour, Exploring Early American History at St. Paul(e2)(80)(99732c) focuses on the Colonial and Revolutionary periods. The Carriage House has exhibitions on display.
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