Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site

Rebecca Turner gravesite
A 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 Site
The 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 volley
History is a blast, especially when costumed Revolutionary War interpreters visit the site during a special event.
Local students gather inside Saint Paul's Church
In 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 pews
The pews have been rebuilt to resemble what was here when the stone church was first opened.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipNew York
Current Alerts2
Visitor Centers0
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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.

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: New York. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating 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.

Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
MondayClosed
Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayClosed
Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

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Current Alerts

St. Paul's is closed today, Sat. Sept. 26

Because of the extreme weather conditions, St. Paul's will be closed today, Saturday, September 26, 2026. We would expect to re-open for normal operations on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Stay safe and dry.

Church & under trees in high wind conditions

Avoid area around the church & under trees in high wind conditions

Getting There

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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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550

Topics & Themes

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