Philipse Manor Hall

Philipse Manor Hall
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
914-965-4027

Monday, September 22, 2014

Saw Mill River Heritage Tour

Thanks to Donna Davis for these great pics of Saturday's tour!




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

Inside the Manor Hall:
($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!