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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesNew YorkMount VernonSaint Paul's Church National Historic Site

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site

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Historical Site·Educational, Quiet, Reflective
A former enslaved person, Rebecca Turner attended the church and is buried in the cemetery. A local elementary school is named after her.
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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.
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History is a blast, especially when costumed Revolutionary War interpreters visit the site during a special event.
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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.
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The pews have been rebuilt to resemble what was here when the stone church was first opened.
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A former enslaved person, Rebecca Turner attended the church and is buried in the cemetery. A local elementary school is named after her.
Photo by from Nps
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.
Photo by from Nps
History is a blast, especially when costumed Revolutionary War interpreters visit the site during a special event.
Photo by from Nps
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.
Photo by from Nps
The pews have been rebuilt to resemble what was here when the stone church was first opened.
Photo by from Nps

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site offers a compelling journey through 350 years of American history in Mount Vernon. Originally established in 1665, the site evolved from a colonial community hub for militia drills and voting into a critical military hospital during the American Revolution. Visitors can walk the grounds where American, British, and Hessian troops were once treated, gaining a unique perspective on how wartime struggles intersected with local life. Managed by the National Park Service, the site provides a deep dive into the roots of American democracy and the realities of the Revolutionary War. It stands as a well-preserved testament to the evolution of a colonial community into a nation.

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site offers a compelling journey through 350 years of American history in Mount Vernon. Originally established in 1665, the site evolved from a colonial community hub for militia drills and voting into a critical military hospital during the American Revolution. Visitors can walk the grounds where American, British, and Hessian troops were once treated, gaining a unique perspective on how wartime struggles intersected with local life. Managed by the National Park Service, the site provides a deep dive into the roots of American democracy and the realities of the Revolutionary War. It stands as a well-preserved testament to the evolution of a colonial community into a nation.

Address
897 South Columbus Avenue
Websitenps.gov
Phone9146674116

Highlights

  • Well-preserved 17th-century colonial church architecture.

  • Site of a former Revolutionary War military hospital.

  • Managed by the National Park Service with educational programming.

  • Grounds reflecting 350 years of community and military history.

Before you go: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site essentials

  • Check the National Park Service website for current operating hours and tour availability.

  • The site includes a cemetery and historic grounds, so respectful behavior is expected.

  • Ideal for those interested in local New York history and the American Revolution.

Best For

History buffs and those interested in Revolutionary War heritage.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$150 p/day

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Tours

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Location

Mount Vernon, New York, United States
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