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Programs and Events

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

November 8, 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.

Classical Guitar Concert with Daniel Conant

November 8, 2026 2:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers NY 10701

Sponsored by the Chaminade Music Club of Yonkers, internationally-renowned classical guitarist performs live, accompanied by James Rensink.

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

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

Philipse Manor Hall and Johnson Hall State Historic Sites host a virtual symposium on the history of Loyalists in New York.

Downtown Yonkers Architecture Walking Tour

November 28, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for this 1.5 mile, 1.5 hour exploration of downtown Yonkers' architecture from the 17th to the 21st centuries.

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

November 29, 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.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration 2026

December 5, 2026 12:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for a visit from St. Nicholas himself, historical games, ornament crafts, gingerbread decorating, live music, and more!

Virtual Lecture: North of America: Loyalists, Indigenous Nations, and the Borders of the Long American Revolution

December 6, 2026 2:00 PM

In this virtual lecture, Jeffers Lennox discusses the northern borderlands in the American Revolution.

2027 Yonkers First Day Hike: Saw Mill River History

January 1, 2027 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Celebrate the new year and join us for this 2.5 mile, 2.5 hour urban hike through downtown Yonkers and along the historic route of the Saw Mill River.

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

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

Philipse Manor Hall and Johnson Hall State Historic Sites host a virtual symposium on the history of Loyalists in New York.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Virtual Lecture: North of America: Loyalists, Indigenous Nations, and the Borders of the Long American Revolution

December 6, 2026 2:00 PM

In this virtual lecture, Jeffers Lennox discusses the northern borderlands in the American Revolution.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Historical Games

July 15, 2026 12:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Enjoy a summer afternoon of games for the whole family at Philipse Manor Hall!

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Historical Games

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

Enjoy a summer afternoon of games for the whole family at Philipse Manor Hall!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Historical Games

August 5, 2026 12:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Enjoy a summer afternoon of games for the whole family at Philipse Manor Hall!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Historical Games

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

Enjoy a summer afternoon of games for the whole family at Philipse Manor Hall!

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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.