Program Schedule:
May - September 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:
Th., May 8, 2 PM: In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day), join us for a special presentation, based on an exhibition formerly on display at the site, about, "A Special Role: St. Paul's Church and World War II".
Sat., May 10, 1 PM. Best-selling author, and Westchester County resident, Kostya Kennedy, explores themes from his highly anticipated, just published book, “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America.”
Monday, May 26, 11 AM. Memorial Day Commemoration, at 11 AM, with a guided tour recalling the stories of some of the veterans buried in the historic cemetery. There will be with a special honors for Private Peter Leier, who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, including a re-dedication of his gravestone. Descendants of Private Leier and Civil War re-enactors will join in the ceremony. At 1 PM, enjoy a live performance and sing-along of songs of the American Revolution and the Civil War, with historical commentary.
Sat., June 14, 1 PM. Why did we declare independence? An exploration of the story of the Declaration of Independence, by site manager David Osborn.
Th., June 19, 10 AM to 4 PM. A commemoration of Juneteenth national holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War, with special tours and performances. This includes a 1 PM performance of spirituals in the church by acclaimed bass baritone singer Ronald Campbell, accompanied by Anthony Evans on keyboard. You can also join us for as we place wreaths at the graves of two Black veterans of Civil War regiments who were stationed in Texas in June of 1865.
In a feature program at 2:30 PM, renowned performers and living historians Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes present a living history program titled, “Liss: Slave, Servant, Spy.” It tells the story of Liss, a woman enslaved by Robert Townsend of the Culper Spy Ring. It is believed that she aided him by gathering information and passing it on to him in British occupied New York City. They re-enact a conversation between Liss and Robert Townsend after the war, in which they discuss their roles in the spy ring, and how best to legally give Liss her freedom.
Friday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM. Our traditional Independence Day celebration, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and tolling, 13 times, of the St. Paul’s colonial era church bell. There will also be refreshments and talks. Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes will perform early American music selections. Keynote speaker will be journalist & author Ian Frazier, whose recent book "Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough" has been awarded the prestigious Gotham Book Prize.
Sat., July 5, 1 PM. Author and historian Stephen DeVillo explores the fascinating but chilling story of the “Neutral Ground” of the St. Paul’s vicinity -- caught between two armies, in a lawless region -- during the Revolutionary War.
Wed., July 9, 10 AM. A walking tour of portions of the Split Rock Golf Course, in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY, site of the Battle of Pell’s Point in October 1776, where visitors will assemble. Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance through the site.
Sat,, July 12, 1 PM. Professor Robb Haberman of Fordham University explores the experiences of common soldiers of the Revolutionary War through the story of Sergeant James Selkirk, who served in a New York regiment of the Continental Army.
Sat., July 19, 1 PM. An exploration of the remarkable life and times of Anne Hutchinson, a religious pioneer who lived briefly near St. Paul’s Church in the 1640, by site manager David Osborn.
Sat., July 26, 1 PM. Was the American Revolution also a social revolution? A presentation exploring this interesting question.
Sat., Aug. 23, 1 PM. A presentation and discussion exploring the life and experiences of Stephen Ward, leader of the Patriot movement in the St. Paul’s area during the American Revolution.
Sat., Aug. 30, 1 PM. St. Paul’ living historian Michael Grillo presents a talk and re-enactment about the life of the common soldier in the Revolutionary War. soldier
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.
Schedule is Subject to Change.
