Program Schedule:
September - December 2025
(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:
Monday, Sept. 1, 1 PM. In recognition of Labor Day, a performance, and sing along, with historical commentary, of songs of workers’ struggles and triumphs throughout American history.
Sat., Sept. 6, 1 PM. Loyalist in the Pulpit: The Life of Rev. Samuel Seabury, who was the Church of England rector of St. Paul’s during the era of the American Revolution - a talk by site manager David Osborn.
Sat., Sept. 13, 1 PM. Turnaround in Manhattan. A program about the Battles of Kips’ Bay and Harlem Heights, in Manhattan, in September 1776, by St. Paul’s living historian Michael Grillo.
Sat., Sept. 20, 1 PM. Red, Blue, White and Brown: The uniforms of the Revolutionary War, a talk and re-enactment by St. Paul’s living historian Michael Grillo.
Sat. Sept. 27, 1 PM. The Ward women and the American Revolution. A program exploring the diverse experiences of two women of the St. Paul’s area -- Phoebe Ward and Anna Ward -- during the period of the American Revolution.
Sat. Oct. 4, 1 PM. Professor Michael Douma of Georgetown University explores themes from his recent, acclaimed book, “The Slow Death of Slavery in Dutch New York”.
Sat., Oct. 11, 1 PM. The New Rochelle, NY-based theater company Tutti Bravi presents a performance of the musical drama, “Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine”.
Monday, Oct. 13, 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.
Sat., Oct. 18, 12:00 PM. Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Frank Licameli, who is a Historian and currently serving as Recruiting Operations Officer of ROTC at George Mason University in Virginia, explores the Battle of Pell’s Point, which was fought about a mile from the church on October 18, 1776.
At 2 PM, Mr. Licameli will lead a tour of the site of the battle, at the Split Rock Golf Course, in Pelham Bay Park, where visitors will assemble. No reservations required for attendance at the talk at St. Paul's, but registation is required for the battlefield tour. Please contact the site at 914-667-4116, or through e mail on this website, to make the reservation.
Sat., Oct, 25, 1 PM. Presentation of “Intrigue on the Village Green: The Landmark Election of 1733 at St. Paul’s,” a play written and performed by the site staff, about the landmark, controversial election of October 29, 1733.
Sat., Nov. 1, 1 PM. Eric Chandler, a Historian and Lecturer, explores the experiences of Black soldiers in the American Revolution.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 AM. Join us for our annual Veterans Day commemoration, with a brief ceremony in the church, followed by a walking tour of the historic cemetery, recalling the lives of some of the soldiers and sailors buried at St. Paul’s. There will be a special salute to Private George Diehl, who served in the Civil War with the 103rd New York Volunteer Infantry. Descendants of Private Diehl will be present.
Sat. Nov. 15, 1 PM. Author and historian Francis C. Cogliano explores themes from his recent, highly regarded book, “A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic”.
Sat., Nov. 22, 1 PM. The acclaimed duo of Alyssa Reit on Harp and Peter Reit on French horn, perform seasonal music and other selections.
Sat. Nov. 29, 1 PM. Ronald Campbell, bass baritone, with Anthony Evans on keyboard, performs spirituals, oratorio and show tune selections.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 PM. Holiday performance by the renowned Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, as well as carols and seasonal favorites.
Sat., Dec. 6, 1 PM. Daniel Conant, and associate, perform an hour of classical guitar music, including seasonal selections.
Sat., Dec. 13, 12 Noon. Join us for the annual Wreaths Across America, honoring service members buried at St. Paul’s, part of the nationwide commemoration.
2:30 PM. Enjoy an hour of holiday music, and other selections, performed by Pamela Sklar on flute and Joyce Balint on mandolin.
Sat., Dec. 20, 1 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.
Sat., Dec. 27, 1 PM. In recognition of the holiday season and the approaching New Year, join us for a performance of seasonal selections by a Bronx-based, community acapella group.
Schedule is Subject to Change.
