The American Revolution officially ended on September 3, 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. It was a stunning loss for the British Empire, and thousands of British troops and even more Loyalists were still in the American colonies. Although evacuations occurred in all the major Atlantic ports, New York City was one of the largest, and the last to evacuate.
The British under General Sir Guy Carleton had begun evacuating New York in August of 1783, and all British citizens were to be gone by noon on November 25, 1783. Like many Loyalists, the Philipse family went with them, abandoning the Philipse Manor for the safety of England. November 25th became known as “Evacuation Day,” and became an early American holiday as the Patriots celebrated their victory and the freeing of New York City from British occupation.
In this talk, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site programs and events manager Sarah Wassberg Johnson outlines the end of the Revolution and Evacuation Day itself. Learn what happened to the Philipses, Philipse Manor, their tenants, and the people they enslaved following the American Revolution. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and include museum admission. Virtual tickets are free, but registration is required.
Speaker Bio:
Sarah Wassberg Johnson is the education and programs manager at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. She has an MA in Public History from the University at Albany and has worked in history museums since 2007.
In-Person Tickets:
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This program is sponsored by the Yonkers Historical Society.
