Philipse Manor Hall building

Programs and Events

Historian & a Movie: The Crossing (2000)

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

Join expert historians for a closer look at this film about George Washington and the crossing of the Delaware.

Morning Hatha Yoga

January 25, 2026 10:30 AM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

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

Morning Hatha Yoga

February 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 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.

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.

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.

Historian & a Movie: The Crossing (2000)

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

Join expert historians for a closer look at this film about George Washington and the crossing of the Delaware.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Morning Hatha Yoga

January 25, 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

February 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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

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.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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!

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

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.

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.