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Saint Paul's Church National Historic SiteSee an artillery demonstration in the historic cemetery of St. Paul's Church
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Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

How many people are buried in the cemetary?

-over 6,000 burials.

Are there any slaves buried in the church yard?

-Yes.

Was the mass American grave site a result of the Battle of Pell's Point?

-No, the deaths were a result of another action in Tuchahoe and were reentered at Saint Paul's Church.

May we being an picnic?

-Yes, in designated areas.
Nelson House in Yorktown  

Did You Know?
Thomas Nelson, Jr., is one of Yorktown's most famous residents. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, served as Governor of Virginia in 1781, and commanded the Virginia militia during the 1781 siege of his hometown. His home still bears damage from the bombardment during the siege.

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