Philipse Manor Hall building

Programs and Events

Historical Games: Learn to Play Mancala

February 7, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Play with the past and learn one of the oldest games in the world, a simple count-and-capture game that requires strategy to win.

Morning Hatha Yoga

February 8, 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: 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.

Morning Hatha Yoga

February 15, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Winter Break: Keeping Warm: Fire & Fireplaces

February 18, 2026 11:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Learn how people in the past used fire to keep warm, decorate your own delft tile, and help us build a fireplace!

Winter Break: Keeping Warm: Cloth & Clothing

February 19, 2026 11:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Learn about the handmade clothing of the past, weave your own coaster, and make an 18th century paper doll.

Winter Break: Secrets, Symbols, and Stories

February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Watch “National Treasure” and learn about historic documents, write in invisible ink, and create your own treasure hunt!

Morning Hatha Yoga

February 22, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Crossing the Neutral Zone Family Board Game Day

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

Join Philipse Manor Hall staff for this brand new board game created by them! Explore the Westchester Neutral Ground as either a Patriot or a Loyalist and encounter obstacles and history along the way!

Toast 250 at Yonkers Brewing Company

February 28, 2026 2:00 PM
92 Main Street Yonkers, NY 10701

Join Philipse Manor Hall, Yonkers Historical Society, and Revolutionary Westchester 250 at Yonkers Brewing Company for tavern nights!

Morning Hatha Yoga

March 1, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Historical Games: Learn to Play Backgammon

March 7, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Play with the past and learn this 17th century board game, which requires both luck and strategy to win.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Morning Hatha Yoga

March 15, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

March 22, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

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

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

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Historical Games: Learn to Play Cribbage

April 4, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Play with the past and learn this two-person card game with a special score-keeping board. Free and open to everyone!

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

April 12, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

April 19, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

April 26, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

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.

Pinkster Jubilee 2026

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

Save the date for the 2026 Pinkster Jubilee!

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.