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St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site has re-opened

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site has re-opened for FREE outdoor tours, of the historic cemetery and grounds, Tuesday to Saturday.  Reservations are strongly encouraged, and they can be arranged through the Calendar section of their website: https://www.nps.gov/sapa/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.  As a public health precaution, the church and museum buildings remain closed to the public, and there are no public restroom facilities at this time.  

Prior to visiting for the tour, it is suggested that you view the Site Orientation Video Program, on the Facebook page, St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, NPS. It can be reached through this link:  https://www.facebook.com/200515059970055/videos/577209182966992/.  Also posted, is a self-guided tour of the village green & historic burial yard on the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/200515059970055/photos/pcb.3407215275966668/3407203462634516/?type=3&theater.  The distance presentations by accomplished authors & historians, exploring an array of topics through a shared platform, will continue through the calendar year at 1 PM on Saturdays. They are listed on the website Calendar.