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Programs and Events

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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Virtual Lecture: Parallel Lines: The Western Iroquois and the American Revolution

October 11, 2026 2:00 PM

In this virtual lecture, Michael Leroy Oberg will discuss Onondaga and Seneca people in the American Revolution.

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Hybrid Lecture: The Great New York Fire of 1776

November 1, 2026 2:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

In this in-person lecture (also broadcast online), Benjamin L. Carp will discuss his book, The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Yonkers Women's History Walking Tour

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

Explore 400 years of women's history in Yonkers, from matrilineal Indigenous societies to Dutch women's rights, enslavement, the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Revolutionary Yonkers Walking Tour

October 10, 2026 10:30 AM
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' Revolutionary history.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Toast 250 New Rochelle

October 14, 2026 6:00 PM
2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Join Philipse Manor Hall, Revolutionary Westchester 250, and the historic tall ship Lynx on the New Rochelle waterfront!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour

October 18, 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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Battle of White Plains

October 24, 2026 10:00 AM
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576

Join Philipse Manor Hall at the Battle of White Plains! Staff will be present with Mary Philipse Morris, historical games, and "The American Revolution in the Hudson Valley" traveling exhibit.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Battle of White Plains

October 25, 2026 10:00 AM
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576

Join Philipse Manor Hall at the Battle of White Plains! Staff will be present with Mary Philipse Morris, historical games, and "The American Revolution in the Hudson Valley" traveling exhibit.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Yonkers Fall Waterfront Walking Tour

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

Explore the history and fall foliage of the daylighted Saw Mill River, Yonkers waterfront, and the Palisades.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Family Halloween Day

October 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall 29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Join us for an afternoon of spooky family fun with a movie marathon of variations on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and crafts.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Hybrid Lecture: The Great New York Fire of 1776

November 1, 2026 2:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

In this in-person lecture (also broadcast online), Benjamin L. Carp will discuss his book, The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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!

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.