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Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

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Address
29 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
  Taconic Region
Latitude 40.9355500514
Longitude -73.899312861499993
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Dating back to the 1680s, Philipse Manor Hall sits near the confluence of the Nepperhan (Saw Mill) and Hudson Rivers, the site of a Munsee Lunaape village. Used by four generations of the Philipse family and worked by the people they enslaved and European tenant farmers, the Philipse Manor was once over 200,000 acres and helped make the Philipse family the richest in New York. Loyalists during the American Revolution, they fled to England and the Hall was owned by several individuals before becoming the Yonkers Village Hall and later Yonkers City Hall. When a new City Hall was built in the early 20th century, the house was preserved through the generosity of Eva Smith Cochran and donated to New York State to serve as a historic site. Today, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site provides visitors with a balanced approach to interpreting the lives of Indigenous, European, and African people at PMH to understand the complex relationships that took place at the Manor from the earliest days of the Dutch Colony of New Netherland to the American Revolution and beyond. Learn more at Philipse Manor Hall's Virtual Wing

Don't miss these popular destinations and attractions within or near the historic site

  • Beczak Environmental Education Center-exhibits and programs both indoors, outdoors and in the Hudson River! Maintained by Sarah Lawrence College
  • Philipse Manor Hall Community Gallery-located in the Gothic Chamber, this space features temporary exhibits from local artists and community groups.
  • Science Barge-The Science Barge is a prototype sustainable urban farm developed by NY Sun Works and operates as an environmental education center. The barge is maintained by Groundwork Hudson Valley.
  • Untermyer Gardens Conservancy- Located a few miles north of the Manor, the Conservancy collaborates with the City of Yonkers to facilitate the restoration and promotion of Samuel Untermyer's property and gardens for the general public. Open daily until sunset, free of charge.
  • Philipsburg Manor-another site of Frederick Philipse, this restored Dutch Colonial manor house and grounds features farm animals and a water-powered mill. Maintained by Historic Hudson Valley
  • Sunnyside-19th century romantic landscape estate of Washington Irving (author of Rip Van Winkle, among other others). Maintained by Historic Hudson Valley.
  • John Jay Homestead State Historic Site-located 20 miles north of the Manor Hall, the Homestead is the retirement home of local Founding Father and Philipse relative, John Jay. Situated on 52 acres of the original property, the grounds are open daily with scheduled guided tours of the house on most days.
  • Rockefeller State Park Preserve-located 15 miles north, idealized carriage trails created by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.  Access to 55 miles of meandering trails with streams, pastures, ridges, a 22-acre lake and the Hudson River.
  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park- Opened in 1842 to bring fresh water to NYC, in 1968 the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation purchased 26.2 miles of the original 41 mile aqueduct which is now a hiking, biking and walking trail that passes a few blocks away from Philipse Manor Hall.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Closed

    Tuesday – Closed

    Wednesday – 10 am to 5 pm

    Thursday – 10 am to 5 pm

    Friday – 10 am to 5 pm

    Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm

    Sunday – 10 am to 5 pm

    The site may be closed for holidays or open additional hours for special programs. Visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events for details.

Fees & Rates


  • Admission
  • Adults - $6
    Seniors (62+)/Student (with ID) - $3
    Children under 12 - free

    For information on group rates, special tours, field trips, and more, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/education

    For information on special community gallery exhibits and other public events, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events 
  • Educational Programs
  • $1-3/student on-site, depending on the program
    $50/presentation/hr off-site
  • Special Events
  • Vary according to the program. Call site for details.

Philipse Manor Hall welcomes students and adults from a wide variety of educational organizations for special programs and private tours! Program options include field trips, walking tours, in-class programs, lectures, and more. Visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/education for details and how to register.

Self-guided tours of Philipse Manor Hall's interactive exhibits may be taken any time during museum hours. Museum interpreters are available daily to answer questions. 


Guided Tours: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm 

Guided tours included with the regular admission price. Tour size is limited, so reservations are recommended. Please call (914) 965-4027 for tour times and to reserve your space or visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/plan-your-visit 

During the warmer months, Philipse Manor Hall also offers a walking tour of the daylighted Saw Mill River and the Yonkers Waterfront. Visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/events for dates and to register. Walking tour fees include general admission to the museum. 

Special themed tours, lectures, and other on-site public programs are also available. Dates and times vary. Visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/events for what's next on the calendar.

Fri 17 Jan
Historian & A Movie: Last of the Mohicans
Friday, January 17, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027

"Last of the Mohicans" (1992, R) follows half-White Hawkeye and his adoptive Mohican family as they struggle to rescue the captured daughters of a British colonel during the French & Indian War. Historians Michael McGurty and Chad Johnson of New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site and historian and Pocomoke nation member Drew Shuptar-Rayvis discuss the truth and fiction behind this popular adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's novel. Tickets are free, but registration is recommended. To reserve your spot, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Registration: Required
Sun 19 Jan
Morning Hatha Yoga
Sunday, January 19, 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
Sun 26 Jan
Morning Hatha Yoga
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
"Spilling the Tea: A History of Tea Drinking in New York State"
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
Morning Hatha Yoga
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

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