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Programs and Events

2026 Yonkers First Day Hike: Saw Mill River History

January 1, 2026 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.

Historical Games: Learn to Play Liar's Dice

January 3, 2026 1:00 PM
29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10701

Play with the past and learn how people used simple dice to play a multitude of games, including the popular bluffing game "Liar's Dice!"

Morning Hatha Yoga

January 4, 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

January 11, 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: Fort Knyphausen and Other Mishmash: Hessians in Westchester County During the American Revolutionary War

January 14, 2026 7:30 PM

Join us online for this special program on Hessians in Westchester County during the American Revolution.

Morning Hatha Yoga

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

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

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.

Philipse Manor Hall building.

Lecture: Fort Knyphausen and Other Mishmash: Hessians in Westchester County During the American Revolutionary War

January 14, 2026 7:30 PM

Join us online for this special program on Hessians in Westchester County during the American Revolution.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.