Poetry of the Past

April 18, 2026
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Poetry of the Past: Exploring Colonial New York's History Through Verse

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1:00 PM | $3-6/person

In this special program for National Poetry Month, join us as we explore poetry of the 17th and 18th centuries with special connections to the colony of New York and to the Philipse family. With live readings of historic poems, including those from the American Revolution, and context behind the poetry. Tickets include museum admission.

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