Saint Paul'S Church Nhs Tours
Saint Paul'S Church National Historic Site
The development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution
St. Paul’s Church National HIstoric Site consists of an 18th century stone church that both sides used as a hospital during the American Revolution, an adjoining five-acre cemetery that is among America’s oldest with continuously used burial yards and a museum with exhibitions about local and national history. The historic site is in the center of the colonial town of Eastchester, the scene of the landmark Great Election of 1733. The election raised in unprecedented and historically significant ways issues of Freedom of Religion and of the Press.
The development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution
St. Paul’s Church National HIstoric Site consists of an 18th century stone church that both sides used as a hospital during the American Revolution, an adjoining five-acre cemetery that is among America’s oldest with continuously used burial yards and a museum with exhibitions about local and national history. The historic site is in the center of the colonial town of Eastchester, the scene of the landmark Great Election of 1733. The election raised in unprecedented and historically significant ways issues of Freedom of Religion and of the Press.
Need to Know
- Accessibility
Disabled parking is not available. The location is universally accessible.
- Group Tour Reservation Requests
St. Paul’s Church N.H.S. accepts advance tour reservations for groups of a maximum of six people. Please check our Operating Seasons below or the Operating Hours and Seasons web page since hours vary throughout the year. (Please be aware that from early May through mid June, and then again from mid October through late November, we often have large school groups on educational field trips in the mornings, and it would probably be advisable, to receive a guided tour, with staff attention, to visit us in the afternoons during those time periods.)
- Drinking Water
There are no public fountains at this time.
- Air Conditioning
Please be advised that the church is not air-conditioned and can be uncomfortable in the summer months.
- Operating Seasons
St. Paul’s Church N.H.S. is open year round to the public as follows: From January to June, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and the second Saturday of each month, noon to 4 PM; July to December, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Please be advised, that from early May through mid June, and also from mid October to late November, when we have many school groups on educational field trips, in the mornings, it is strongly recommended to make reservations for an afternoon tour of the museum & church.)
- Historic Cemetery
After completing the self guided tour of the church, visitors are welcome to walk through the historic cemetery, one of the nation's oldest, continuously used burial yards. You can stroll through under your own direction, or take advantage of a self guided tour. Printed literature for that tour is available in a box in front of the church. (Please be advised that from early May through mid June, we accommodate large school groups for morning educational field trips on almost a daily basis. During that time period, it would be recommended to register for either the 12 Noon, 2 PM or 4 PM schedule in order to receive a staff led guided tour.)
Booking Windows
Tickets will be released 7 days in advance of the tour date. An additional batch of tickets will then be released 1 day in advance of the tour date.
Changes and Cancellations
Tour of St. Paul’s Church are free, but there is a $1 non-refundable reservation fee per ticket.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
897 South Columbus Avenue Mt. Vernon NY 10550
Phone Number
914-667-4116
