Program Schedule:
September - December 2024
(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. 14, 1 PM. Mark Perlman explores the story from his historical novel, “The Reluctant Soldier.”
Sat., Sept. 21, 1 PM. “Music of the Revolution,” an interpretive performance and talk, by Marc Ferris, a performance artist, historian, and author. A 250 event
Sat., Sept. 28, 1 PM. Author and historian Barnet Schecter explores themes from his widely lauded book, “The Battle for New York: The City at the Heart of the American Revolution.” A 250 Event
Sat., Oct. 5, 11 AM. A ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death and burial at St. Paul’s of Trooper Theodore A. Dobbs of the New York State Police. Trooper Dobbs, who was killed while on patrol in Queens, was one of the first State Police officers to die in the line of duty.
1 PM. Presentation by Revolutionary Westchester 250, about events, history and planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, led by Connie Kehoe, President of Revolutionary Westchester 250, and Char Weigel, Vice President for Special Projects. A 250 Event.
Sat., Oct. 12, 1 PM. Ricardo Herrera, a Professor at the Army War College, in Carlisle Barracks, PA, will explore themes from his recent, acclaimed book, “Feeding Washington's Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778.” A 250 Event
Monday, Oct. 14, 1 PM. Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day. Archaeologist and author Dr. Eugene Boesch explored the history, culture and legacy of the Lenape, original inhabitants of the St. Paul’s area.
Wed., Oct. 16, 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. A 250 Event.
Friday, Oct. 18, 7 PM. Enjoy a concert of colonial folk music, performed by the renowned Linda Russell & Companie, followed by a candlelight tour of the historic cemetery, one of the nation's oldest burial yards. A 250 Event
Sat., Oct. 19, Battle of Pell’s Point Encampment, 10 AM to 4 PM, with living history & crafts demonstrations, re-enactments, and performances. General Washington will be on hand. Also, a 1 PM., feature talk by Professor Friederike Baer of Penn State Abington College explores themes from her recent, award-winning book, “Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War”. A 250 Event.
Sat., Oct. 26, 12 Noon. Presentation of “Intrigue on the Village Green: The Landmark Election of 1733 at St. Paul’s,” a new play, written and performed by the site staff, about the landmark, controversial election of October 29, 1733.
1:30 PM. Professor Maxine N. Lurie of Seton Hall University explores themes from her recent, outstanding book, “Taking Sides in Revolutionary New Jersey: Caught in the Crossfire,” which bears many similarities to the complex situation in Westchester County during the American Revolution. A 250 Event
Sat., Nov. 2, 1 PM. Prof. Phil Papas, author and historian, and Senior Professor at Union County College, NJ, explores the critical year of 1780 in the American Revolution. A 250 Event
2:30 PM. Eric Thomas Trio, performs Flute chamber music, including ragtime selections.
Sat., Nov. 9, 1 PM. Professor Kate Carte’ of Southern Methodist University explores themes from her recent, highly regarded book, “Religion and the American Revolution”. A 250 Event
Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. 11 AM ceremony in the church, followed by a tour of the historic cemetery, recalling the stories of soldiers and sailors buried at St. Paul's, with a focus on E. Walter Hodge, who served in the Navy during the First World War, and died in service of influenza. At 2 PM, a presentation by music historian Robert Cohen exploring the history of our national anthems.
Sat., Nov. 16, 1 PM. The Eric Thomas jazz trio, a performance of jazz and swing standards.
Sat., Nov. 23, 1 PM. Richard Forliano, a retired History teacher and long-time Town Historian of Eastchester, NY, explores the fascinating Revolutionary War experience of Captain Theodosius Fowler of the Continental Army, who is buried at St. Paul’s. A 250 event.
Sat., Nov. 30, 1 PM. Enjoy a performance by acclaimed bass baritone singer Ronald Campbell, featuring oratorio, spirituals and show tunes, with keyboard.
Wed., Dec. 4, 7 PM. A special holiday presentation by the acclaimed Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, as well as traditional carols and seasonal favoriates, accompanied by music on the 1830 Erben pipe organ.
Sat., Dec. 7, 1 PM. Music for the holidays, performed by Erik Lichack and Eliza Vince-Lichack, featuring holiday selections, from colonial times through the 20th century, with voice, organ, and banjo. This program is co-sponsored by Revolutionary Westchester 250.
Friday, Dec. 13, 10 AM. An educational program and forum marking the 233rd anniversary of the adoption of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
Sat., Dec. 14, 12 Noon. Wreaths Across America, honoring service members buried at St. Paul’s, part of the national commemoration.
2 PM. Enjoy an hour of holiday music, and other selections, performed by Pamela Sklar on flute and Joyce Balint on mandolin.
Sat., Dec. 21, 1 PM. We are pleased to present our annual Holiday Organ Concert, on the classic 1830 Erben, featuring organist-in-residence Kathryn Jones, accompanied by soprano singers.
Sat., Dec. 28, 1 PM. In recognition of the approaching New Year’s holiday, an interpretive performance, and sing along, of Songs of America, with selections from the American Revolution to the 20th century, by site manger David Osborn.
Schedule is Subject to Change.
