Philipse Manor Hall building

Programs and Events

Yonkers Women's History Walking Tour

May 9, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for this 2 mile, 2 hour round trip walking tour as we explore 400 years of women's history in downtown Yonkers!

Morning Hatha Yoga

May 10, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us in the beautiful Gothic Chamber for morning mat yoga with instructor Berto.

Lecture: How Philipse Hall Lost its Manor: Revolutionary Confiscation in New York

May 13, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Uncover the hidden radicalism of the American Revolution: the massive expropriation of properties from Loyalists, redistributed by the revolutionary state to Patriots. Join us in-person or online.

Pinkster Jubilee 2026 & Yonkers Arts Weekend

May 16, 2026 11:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, & more! Free for everyone! PLUS - check out Yonkers Arts Weekend downtown!

Yonkers Arts Weekend 2026

May 17, 2026 10:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

PMH is proud to participate in Yonkers Arts Weekend with free admission all weekend, special tours, and classes including calligraphy and bookbinding!

Morning Hatha Yoga

May 17, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us in the beautiful Gothic Chamber for morning mat yoga with instructor Berto.

Offsite Lecture - Benjamin Lattimore: Free Black Patriot, Educator, and Abolitionist

May 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY

PMH staff member Sarah Wassberg Johnson joins Lattimore descendants Terry Jackson and Stacey Rose for this exploration of the life and times of an important Revolutionary War veteran and abolitionist.

Morning Hatha Yoga

May 24, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us in the beautiful Gothic Chamber for morning mat yoga with instructor Berto.

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

May 24, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Explore the history, architecture, and art of Yonkers' waterfront, including the daylighted Saw Mill River, Yonkers Train Station, Recreation Pier, and more.

Morning Hatha Yoga

May 31, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us in the beautiful Gothic Chamber for morning mat yoga with instructor Berto.

Lecture: George vs. Guy: The Fate of the Black Loyalists

June 10, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

As the American Revolution ended, the fate of Black Loyalists hung in the balance. Learn how Generals George Washington and Guy Carleton fought over what would happen to the Black Loyalists.

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

June 13, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Explore the history, architecture, and art of Yonkers' waterfront, including the daylighted Saw Mill River, Yonkers Train Station, Recreation Pier, and more.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: How Philipse Hall Lost its Manor: Revolutionary Confiscation in New York

May 13, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Uncover the hidden radicalism of the American Revolution: the massive expropriation of properties from Loyalists, redistributed by the revolutionary state to Patriots. Join us in-person or online.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Offsite Lecture - Benjamin Lattimore: Free Black Patriot, Educator, and Abolitionist

May 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY

PMH staff member Sarah Wassberg Johnson joins Lattimore descendants Terry Jackson and Stacey Rose for this exploration of the life and times of an important Revolutionary War veteran and abolitionist.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: George vs. Guy: The Fate of the Black Loyalists

June 10, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

As the American Revolution ended, the fate of Black Loyalists hung in the balance. Learn how Generals George Washington and Guy Carleton fought over what would happen to the Black Loyalists.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: Black-Owned Farms in Early Westchester

June 19, 2026 2:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

This lecture will delve into the largely hidden history of the black landowning communities in Westchester in the early 1800s, shortly after the abolition of slavery in New York.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Symposium: "Declaring Dependence: Loyalists in Revolutionary New York"

November 14, 2026 9:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Save the date! Philipse Manor Hall will be hosting a symposium on Loyalist history with Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Call for proposals deadline July 6, 2026.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: Black-Owned Farms in Early Westchester

June 19, 2026 2:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

This lecture will delve into the largely hidden history of the black landowning communities in Westchester in the early 1800s, shortly after the abolition of slavery in New York.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Yonkers Black History Walking Tour

June 21, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for this 2.5 mile, 2.5 hour urban hike through downtown Yonkers as we explore Yonkers' deep connections to Black History.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 2026 12:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for family-friendly fun in downtown Yonkers in the leadup to the Yonkers waterfront fireworks!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Revolutionary Yonkers Walking Tour

July 5, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for this 2.5 mile, 2.5 hour urban hike through downtown Yonkers as we explore Yonkers' deep connections to Black History.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

July 18, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Explore the history, architecture, and art of Yonkers' waterfront, including the daylighted Saw Mill River, Yonkers Train Station, Recreation Pier, and more.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Revolutionary Harvest Festival

September 19, 2026 12:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Step back in time to the American Revolution! This free family-friendly outdoor festival will feature costumed reenactors, living history demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Symposium: "Declaring Dependence: Loyalists in Revolutionary New York"

November 14, 2026 9:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Save the date! Philipse Manor Hall will be hosting a symposium on Loyalist history with Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Call for proposals deadline July 6, 2026.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: The Thirst for Development: Building the Original Croton Aqueduct in Manhattan

December 10, 2025 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Historian J. Keith Doherty for an exploration of the construction of the Croton Aqueduct and its impact on landowners, labor, and the landscape.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: Freedom Behind British Lines: Black Loyalists in New York

February 11, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

People of color fought on both sides of the American Revolution. But for some enslaved people, the British Army offered a unique opportunity for freedom.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: Revolutionary Women of Westchester County

March 11, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Although often overlooked or ignored, the American Revolution hinged on the labor and efforts of women of all backgrounds. Join us in-person or online.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: The Neutral Ground: Westchester County in the American Revolution

April 8, 2026 7:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

After the 1776 Battle of White Plains, Westchester County became known as the “Neutral Ground.” But there would be no peace here. Join us in-person or online.