Philipse Manor Hall

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Book Launch Celebration: Dear George, Dear Mary


TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$35 MEMBERS FRIENDS OF PHILIPSE MANOR HALL
$45 GENERAL ADMISSION

Friday, February 15
6pm-9pm






On Friday, February 15, 2019, the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall will host a reading and book signing to celebrate the launch of Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington's First Love by Mary Calvi.

George Washington met Mary Philipse on Valentine's Day 1756 at a dance at Philipse Manor Hall. They fell in love. The rest, as they say, is history. Their story is intertwined with the birth of the United States of America. And it all started here, in the very heart of Yonkers.

Step back in time and experience an evening very much like the one George Washington and Mary Philipse encountered on Valentine's Day so many years ago. Colonial re-enactors, demonstrations of authentic music and dance and period-inspired refreshments are all part of this enchanted evening. 

Tickets are $35 for members of the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and $45 for general admission. be a witness to this delightful story. Space is limited. 





Yonkers First Lady Mary Calvi, author, six-time Emmy award winning journalist and CBS 2 News This Morning and News at Noon anchor, will give a talk on the research she conducted for her book, Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington's First Love.


Thursday, January 17, 2019

Saturday Family Movies at Philipse Manor Hall


Monsters Inc.

Saturday, January 26, 3:00 PM

Free Admission 

Bring Your Own Refreshments 


Join Us Every Month for Other Great Movies

February 23       Show Dogs

March 23            The Little Mermaid

April 21               Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul


Monday, January 14, 2019

Bilingual Story Hour at Philipse Manor Hall



Philipse Manor Hall, in collaboration with the Yonkers Riverfront Library, is hosting a bilingual story hour to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 11 - 12 pm. It's a great opportunity to encourage the love of reading in our youngsters, while they learn a little history. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

SAVE THE DATE: Next Bilingual Story Hour, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 11 - 12 pm.



Philipse Manor Hall is conveniently located at 29 Warburton Avenue in downtown Yonkers, NY 10701. For more information (914) 965 4027 x 102

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Free Vento Trio Performance in Downtown Yonkers



Looking for a little local music in Yonkers this weekend? Join us this Saturday, January 12, 2019 for a free performance by the Vento Trio in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall from 3 - 4:30 pm. Chamber music in the Gothic Chamber? Why yes and it grooves.This season their theme is "Wind, Water and Motion," with Hudson River inspired music by Janet Grice and songs by Latin American composers. Don't miss it! For more information: (914) 965 4027 Philipse Manor Hall is conveniently located at 29 Warburton Ave in downtown Yonkers, NY 10701 Accessible by public transportation. There's also a parking garage right next door. Hope to see you there!