Saint Paul'S Church National Historic Site

National Park Service, New York.

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.

Activities and Experiences

  • Saint Paul'S Church Nhs Tours

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.

Additional Information

  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site Official Website
  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site Map

Photo Gallery

  • Rebecca Turner gravesiteA former enslaved person, Rebecca Turner attended the church and is buried in the cemetery. A local elementary school is named after her.
  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic SiteThe 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.
  • Encampment volleyHistory is a blast, especially when costumed Revolutionary War interpreters visit the site during a special event.
  • Local students gather inside Saint Paul's ChurchIn 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.
  • The restored church pewsThe pews have been rebuilt to resemble what was here when the stone church was first opened.

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