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Sun
26
Jan
Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Yoga is back! Ring in a healthier new year with our Morning Hatha Yoga class, Sundays at 10:30 AM. The beautiful sunlit Gothic Chamber is the perfect place for a morning yoga class. This open level class is for everyone - from beginners to long-time practitioners. Within the structure of the class and the instructor's skillful guidelines, you will work at your own pace and level, and modifications will be offered. You will leave having worked your body, calmed your mind and opened your heart. Fee is $18/class, registration available at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Wed
29
Jan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
How did a beverage developed in Asia make its way to the
shores of the Hudson River? Why do Americans sweeten their tea? How did tea
drinking affect culture and commerce? Learn about the history of tea in
colonial New York, from its introduction in Dutch New Netherland to the Tea Act
boycotts of the American Revolution and beyond. Sarah Wassberg Johnson, program
and event manager at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, NY,
will lead us on a journey through the global and local history of tea and
sugar, all the accoutrements necessary to consume it, and New York's unique
role in American tea culture. To register, visit https://www.ypl.org/event/spilling-tea-history-tea-drinking-new-york-state-61670.
Registration: Required
Sun
02
Feb
Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Yoga is back! Ring in a healthier new year with our Morning Hatha Yoga class, Sundays at 10:30 AM. The beautiful sunlit Gothic Chamber is the perfect place for a morning yoga class. This open level class is for everyone - from beginners to long-time practitioners. Within the structure of the class and the instructor's skillful guidelines, you will work at your own pace and level, and modifications will be offered. You will leave having worked your body, calmed your mind and opened your heart. Fee is $18/class, registration available at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Tue
04
Feb
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us at 12:00 PM for story time with librarians from the Yonkers Public Library! Then stay afterwards for historical games, fun for all ages. Explore how people played in the past with games like mancala, shut the box, skittles, quoits, cup and ball, and more. This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall. Learn more at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Sun
09
Feb
Sunday, February 9, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Yoga is back! Ring in a healthier new year with our Morning Hatha Yoga class, Sundays at 10:30 AM. The beautiful sunlit Gothic Chamber is the perfect place for a morning yoga class. This open level class is for everyone - from beginners to long-time practitioners. Within the structure of the class and the instructor's skillful guidelines, you will work at your own pace and level, and modifications will be offered. You will leave having worked your body, calmed your mind and opened your heart. Fee is $18/class, registration available at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Wed
12
Feb
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Follow the lives of William and Benjamin Frank, men of color who joined the Second Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution, as they navigate the challenges of war, ultimately ending up on opposite sides of the conflict. Join Dr. Shirley Green for this fascinating talk based on her book, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence. Sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and Tompkins Bank. To register, visit https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/lecture-discovering-the-frank-brothers.
Registration: Required
Sun
16
Feb
Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Yoga is back! Ring in a healthier new year with our Morning Hatha Yoga class, Sundays at 10:30 AM. The beautiful sunlit Gothic Chamber is the perfect place for a morning yoga class. This open level class is for everyone - from beginners to long-time practitioners. Within the structure of the class and the instructor's skillful guidelines, you will work at your own pace and level, and modifications will be offered. You will leave having worked your body, calmed your mind and opened your heart. Fee is $18/class, registration available at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Mon
17
Feb
Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Join us for this special 2.5 mile walking tour of downtown Yonkers in honor of President's Day! Did you know that George Washington and the Continental Army spent time in Yonkers during the American Revolution? And that British Army General Sir Henry Clinton once used Philipse Manor Hall as his headquarters? Explore the troop movements, skirmishes, and people of the American Revolution in Yonkers on this special themed walking tour of the Albany Post Road and the Yonkers waterfront. To reserve your spot, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. Museum open special for the holiday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Registration: Required
Wed
19
Feb
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family over winter break? Join us for our special winter break activity series! Come to the museum for a special new scavenger hunt through the museum exhibits, then join us upstairs in the Gothic Chamber for historical games all afternoon. Try your hand at games from the 18th century or even older, including mancala, shut the box, nine man's morris, cup & ball, quoits, skittles, and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is encouraged by not required. To register, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. For more information, directions, and parking, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Thu
20
Feb
Thursday, February 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Can you cross Westchester County safely in the midst of the Revolutionary War? Test our brand new board game about Westchester in the Revolution! Work in teams to go around battles, avoid being captured as spies, and make your way safely across the Westchester Neutral Zone. Along the way you'll meet people and visit places straight from the real Revolution. This is a brand new program created by the educators at Philipse Manor Hall. Game instruction begins at 1:00 PM. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is encouraged by not required. To register, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. For more information, directions, and parking, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Fri
21
Feb
Friday, February 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Enjoy a movie the whole family will love – Disney's Pocahontas, and have fun with a special activity booklet themed around the movie and the real history behind it. Movie starts at 1:00 PM. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is encouraged by not required. To register, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. For more information, directions, and parking, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Feb
Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Yoga is back! Ring in a healthier new year with our Morning Hatha Yoga class, Sundays at 10:30 AM. The beautiful sunlit Gothic Chamber is the perfect place for a morning yoga class. This open level class is for everyone - from beginners to long-time practitioners. Within the structure of the class and the instructor's skillful guidelines, you will work at your own pace and level, and modifications will be offered. You will leave having worked your body, calmed your mind and opened your heart. Fee is $18/class, registration available at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required