St. Paul's Church National Historic Site

Our traditional Independence Day celebration, this year recognizing the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and tolling, 13 times, of the historic church bell. Keynote speaker will be Barbara Davis, President of the Westchester County Historical Society. There will also be tours, talks and refreshments. Music performed by the Michael LeMorin jazz quartet

Local Event: Independence Day Celebration 

Westchester County

New Rochelle

New York

Independence Day Celebration 

Our traditional Independence Day celebration, this year recognizing the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, featuring a...

Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses

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 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.

Local Event: Battle of Pell's PoInt walking tour

Battle of Pell's PoInt walking tour

St. Paul’s staff leads a walking, interpretive tour of the Pell’s Point battlefield, exploring the Revolutionary War battle of...

Walter Johanson, a historian, former Mt. Vernon middle school history teacher and a Marine Corp veteran, explores the political and military history of Westchester County, New York during the American Revolution.

Local Event: Westchester County and the Revolutionary War 

Westchester County and the Revolutionary War 

Walter Johanson, a historian, former Mt. Vernon middle school history teacher and a Marine Corp veteran, explores the political...

.A talk, by St. Paul’s site manager David Osborn, about the life and times of Anne Hutchinson, religious pioneer, and Puritan rebel, who lived briefly near St. Paul’s at the end of her life in the 1640s.

Local Event: Anne Hutchinson: The life & times of a remarkable woman 

Anne Hutchinson: The life & times of a...

.A talk, by St. Paul’s site manager David Osborn, about the life and times of Anne Hutchinson, religious pioneer, and Puritan...

Anne Hutchinson: The life & times of a remarkable woman 

Was the American Revolution a social revolution? A presentation exploring this interesting question.

Local Event: Was the American Revolution a social revolution?

Was the American Revolution a social revolution?

Was the American Revolution a social revolution? A presentation exploring this interesting question.

.How did the Americans win? A presentation that takes as a starting point the understanding that the British would have seemed to have all the military and materialistic advantages in the Revolutionary War. But the talk will explore a series of geographic, international, political, military and social reasons that help account for the improbable American victory.

Local Event: How did the Americans Win? 

How did the Americans Win? 

.How did the Americans win?  A presentation that takes as a starting point the understanding that the British would have seemed...

.Acclaimed author and historian Richard Bell, who is a Professor of American History at the University of Maryland, explores themes from his recent, outstanding book, “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World”.

Local Event: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World 

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World 

.Acclaimed author and historian Richard Bell, who is a Professor of American History at the University of Maryland, explores...

<h1>.An exploration, by site manager David Osborn, of the life and times of Stephen Ward, a local leader of the Patriot cause in the American Revolution, who guided the town's transition from colonial times to the early republic.</h1>

Local Event: Stephen Ward and the American Revolution 

Stephen Ward and the American Revolution 

.An exploration, by site manager David Osborn, of the life and times of Stephen Ward, a local leader of the Patriot cause in...

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon, NY

A recognition of Labor Day with a performance, and sing-along, of songs recalling workers’ struggles &amp; triumphs throughout American history, with historical commentary.

Local Event: Songs for Labor Day 

Songs for Labor Day 

A recognition of Labor Day with a performance, and sing-along, of songs recalling workers’ struggles & triumphs throughout...

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon, NY 

Angel Hernandez, Bronx Borough Historian, explores “The Bronx and the American Revolution”.

Local Event: The Bronx and the American Revolution 

The Bronx and the American Revolution 

Angel Hernandez, Bronx Borough Historian, explores “The Bronx and the American Revolution”.

General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double Life of a Founding Scoundrel, a talk by Connecticut-based historian and lecturer Eric Chandler explores the largely unknown story of a Revolutionary War officer.

Local Event: General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double Life of a Founding Scoundrel,”

General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double...

General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double Life of a Founding Scoundrel, a talk by Connecticut-based historian and lecturer...

General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double Life of a Founding Scoundrel,”

“The Revolution Hung in the Balance? From Throg’s Neck to White Plains,” author and historian Stephen DeVillo explores the crucial series of Revolutionary War battles in Westchester County in October 1776.

Local Event: The Revolution hung in the balance: The Westchester campaign of October 1776

The Revolution hung in the balance: The...

“The Revolution Hung in the Balance? From Throg’s Neck to White Plains,”  author and historian Stephen DeVillo explores the...

The Revolution hung in the balance: The Westchester campaign of October 1776

David Osborn

Jeff Edwards

New York City Metropolitan Area

Pelham

Larchmont-Mamaroneck

Bronxville-Eastchester

Mount Vernon

Scarsdale

Harrison

Rivertowns

Nassau County

Port Washington

Port Chester

Harbor Island Park

Experience a classic community celebration featuring food, drinks, games, and exciting rides. Highlighted by a parade on July 1 and a fireworks display on July 4, this family-friendly event offers $35 wristbands for purchase at the entrance.

Local Event: Village of Mamaroneck Firemen's Carnival And Fireworks

Village of Mamaroneck Firemen's Carnival And...

Experience a classic community celebration featuring food, drinks, games, and exciting rides. Highlighted by a parade on July 1...

Village of Mamaroneck Firemen's Carnival And Fireworks

Experience the excitement of the annual Firemen's Carnival featuring a full lineup of food, drinks, games, and thrilling rides. Don't miss the highlight events including a community parade on July 1st and a spectacular fireworks display on July 4th. All-access wristbands are available for $35 at the entrance for non-stop fun.

Local Event: Village Of Mamaroneck Firemen’s Carnival

Village Of Mamaroneck Firemen’s Carnival

Experience the excitement of the annual Firemen's Carnival featuring a full lineup of food, drinks, games, and thrilling rides....

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St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

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10:00 AM

Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses, 870 Shore Rd, NY

Westchester County and the Revolutionary War

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St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Anne Hutchinson: The life & times of a remarkable woman

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St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Was the American Revolution a social revolution?

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St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

How did the Americans Win?

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St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

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1:00 PM

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Stephen Ward and the American Revolution

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1:00 PM

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Songs for Labor Day

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New Rochelle, NY

The Bronx and the American Revolution

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General James Wilkinson, Agent 13: The Double Life of a Founding Scoundrel,”

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1:00 PM

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

The Revolution hung in the balance: The Westchester campaign of October 1776

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1:00 PM

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 S Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Village of Mamaroneck Firemen's Carnival And Fireworks

Village Of Mamaroneck Firemen’s Carnival