Monday, September 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Saw Mill River Heritage Trail Walking Tour
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:
Saw Mill River Heritage Trail - Walking Tour along the route of the River
in Downtown Yonkers
Part of the
Hudson River Valley Ramble
Location:
Philipse Manor Hall State
Historic Site
29 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers , NY , 10701
County: Westchester
Date:
9/20/2014 10:00 AM
Event Description:
Philipse Manor Hall and downtown
Yonkers have both shaped and been shaped by the Saw Mill River. This walking
tour will follow the Saw Mill, or Nepperhan, River from its mouth at the Hudson
to Chicken Island while discussing and exploring the history, growth,
development, and changing landscapes of downtown Yonkers.
Contact Information:
Charles Casimiro
charles.casimiro@parks.ny.gov
(914)965-4027 ext. 105
Additional Information:
Event Duration (Hours): 1.5
Fee Information: $5 for members of Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and $10 for
non-members
Advanced Registration Information: Reservations are required and will be accepted until Friday,
September 19. Please call (914) 965-4027 ext. 105 to reserve your
spot.
Trip Length (Miles): 1
Difficulty Level: Easy
Trip Characteristics: The walk will take place on city sidewalks in a fairly crowded
area.
Portion Wheelchair Accessible: The tour goes along sidewalks in varying conditions.
Additional Activities: Philipse Manor Hall will be open for self-guided house tours
from 12-5 PM. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students,
and free for children 12 and under.
You can reach the Friends of
Philipse Manor Hall Here
The newly day-lighted Saw Mill
River runs through Van Der Donck Park...
Part of the Saw Mill River Heritage Ramble.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
RIVERFEST ACTIVITIES AT PMH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 12 - 4 pm
Join us at Philipse Manor Hall for lots of fun activities!
FREE events on the lawn:
Colonel James DeLancey on his horse True Briton
Blacksmith demonstrations
Community Adventure Play Experience
1-3 pm
Brought to you by Sarah Lawrence College
Crafts, Games, Butter Churning, Quill-writing
($3 admission/Free for Friends of PMH and children under 12)
Scavenger Hunt
Colonial Dress-up
Colonial Games
Crafts
Story-time (12:30-2:30 pm)
**RIVERFEST SPECIAL - $10 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP**
SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS ALL YEAR LONG AND GET FREE ENTRANCE TO THE MANOR HALL!
AVAILABLE ONLY AT RIVERFEST!
NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND RENEWALS! ALREADY A MEMBER? ADD AN ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR $10!
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