Program Schedule:
September - December 2026
(These are live programs at the site, and we welcome and encourage in-person attendance, but some of them will also be offered as livestreams through shared platforms. Please register for the livestream through the website, under Calendar. No reservations required for in-person attendance at the site)
Schedule of Presentations:
Sat., Sept. 12, 1 PM. Angel Hernandez, Bronx Borough Historian, explores “The Bronx and the American Revolution”.
Sat., Sept. 19, 1 PM. Turnaround in Manhattan. The most dramatic one day turnaround of the Revolutionary War, the battles of Kip’s Bay and Harlem Heights in September 1776, a presentation by St. Paul’s living historian Michael Grillo, part of the recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Sat., Sept. 26, 1 PM. “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.
Sat., Oct. 3, 1 PM. Connecticut-based historian and lecturer Ed Hynes explores “Warfare on Long Island Sound during the American Revolution”.
Sat. Oct. 10, 1 PM. Historian and lecturer Todd Braisted explores partisan warfare in the St. Paul's region during the Revolutionary War.
Monday, Oct. 12, 1 PM. Author and archaeologist Dr. Eugene Boesch presents a talk about the culture, history and legacy of the Lenape Indians, the original settlers of the St. Paul’s region.
Wed., Oct. 14, 10 AM. 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.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16. Our 29th annual Battle of Pell’s Point encampment, commemorating the Revolutionary War battle fought about a mile from the church in 1776. This features educational programs for school groups, with demonstrations, performances, tour and talks exploring the battle and the era of the American Revolution. There will be AM and PM sessions on both days. Reservations required. Schools should contact the site at 914-667-4116.
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 PM. Join us for colonial choral music, performed by the Ghostlight Chorus and a candlelight tour of the historic cemetery, exploring the stories of soldiers and civilians who lived through the era of the American Revolution.
Sat., Oct. 17. beginning at 10 AM. Battle of Pell’s Point Encampment, marking the 250th anniversary of this Revolutionary War battle, fought near the church, with re-enactments, demonstrations, performances and talks. At 1 PM, distinguished author and historian Dr. Francis C. Cogliano, who is a Professor of American History at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, explores themes from his new compilation, “The American Revolution at 250: 24 Historians Reflect on the Founding.”
At 7 PM, there will also be a special, full performance of Revolutionary War era choral music titled “Torchbearer” by the esteemed Ghostlight Chorus.
Sat. Oct. 18, beginning at 10 AM. A re-enactment and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Pell’s Point, at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY.
Sat., Oct. 24, 1 PM. Dr. Helena Yoo-Roth, Barra Postdoctoral Fellow at The McNeil Center for Early American Studies, University of Pennsylvania, explores themes from her forthcoming book, American Timelines: Imperial Communications, Colonial Time-Consciousness, and the Coming of the American Revolution”
Sat. Oct. 31, 1 PM. The acclaimed local theater company Tutti Bravi presents the musical drama, “Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine”.
Sat., Nov. 7, 1 PM. Dr. Nora Slominsky, who is Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona University, explores the topic of “Thomas Paine and the American Revolution”.
Wed., Nov. 11, starting at 11 AM. A commemoration of Veterans Day, with a brief ceremony in the church, recognizing the holiday, followed by a guided, interpretive tour of the historic cemetery telling the stories of many of the service members buried at St. Paul’s at graveside.
Sat., Nov. 14, 1 PM. Tutti Bravi presents “The Neutral Ground of Westchester County during the Revolutionary War,” a series of brief re-enactments.
3 PM. Enjoy an hour of jazz and swing standards, performed by a group featuring saxophones, with keyboard and percussion.
Sat., Nov. 21, 1 PM. Author and historian Michael Virgintino presents, “Revolutionary Westchester: History Hidden In Plain Sight” revealing many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that became The Bronx.
3 PM. Enjoy a performance of jazz standards and special selections helping to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, by the Eagle Colt Jazz Combo.
Sat. Nov. 28, 1 PM. Ronald Campbell, bass baritone, with Dante Harrell on keyboard, performs spirituals, oratorio and show tune selections.
Th. Dec. 3, 7 PM. Join us for a holiday performance by the renowned Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, as well as carols and seasonal favorites.
Sat., Dec. 5, 1 PM. Pam Sklar on flute and Joyce Balint on mandolin play an hour of holiday and seasonal selections.
Sat., Dec. 12, 1 PM. Washington Crossing the Delaware, by art historian and lecturer Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, an historical/artistic analysis of the famous 1851 painting by German artist Emanuel Leutze, commemorating the 250th anniversary of this epic American Revolution event.
Sat., Dec. 19, 12 Noon. Wreaths Across America, honoring service members buried at St. Paul’s, part of the nationwide commemoration.
2:30 PM Acclaimed organist Kathryn Jones continues a great St. Paul’s tradition with a holiday performance on the historic Erben pipe organ, accompanied by outstanding soprano singers
Schedule is Subject to Change.
