Contact: David Osborn, at 914-667-4116; dostpaul@yahoo.com
Independence Day Commemorated
at National Historic Site in Westchester County
Monday morning, July 4
A reading of the full text of the Declaration of Independence highlights the annual commemoration of Independence Day, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, in Mt. Vernon, NY, on Monday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM. The event also features ceremonial ringing of the historic 1758 bronze church bell 13 times, in a salute to the original states. The keynote address examines “Historic Preservation as an Expression of Patriotism”. There will also be music and tours of the historic church and burial yard. Exhibitions on topics in American history are on display in the air-conditioned museum.
Admission is free; light refreshments served.
When: Monday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM
Where: St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY, 914-667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa
Directions: Hutchinson River Parkway south to Exit 8, Sandford Blvd., and follow directional signs to the site. Hutchinson Parkway north to Exit 7, Boston Road, and follow directional signs for left turn onto the Post Road and right onto Pelham Parkway. Proceed over small drawbridge, and then left onto S. Columbus Ave.; diner is at left.
NY 10550
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa
Contact: David Osborn at 914-667-4116; dostpaul@yahoo.com
Independence Day Commemorated
at National Historic Site in Westchester County
Monday morning, July 4
A reading of the full text of the Declaration of Independence highlights the annual commemoration of Independence Day, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, in Mt. Vernon, NY, on Monday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM. The event also features ceremonial ringing of the historic 1758 bronze church bell 13 times, in a salute to the original states. The keynote address examines “Historic Preservation as an Expression of Patriotism”. There will also be music and tours of the historic church and burial yard. Exhibitions on topics in American history are on display in the air-conditioned museum.
Admission is free; light refreshments served.
When: Monday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 AM
Where: St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY, 914-667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa
Directions: Hutchinson River Parkway south to Exit 8, Sandford Blvd., and follow directional signs to the site. Hutchinson Parkway north to Exit 7, Boston Road, and follow directional signs for left turn onto the Post Road and right onto Pelham Parkway. Proceed over small drawbridge, and then left onto S. Columbus Ave.; diner is at left.
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa