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Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

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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.

Wed 01 Jan
Yonkers First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Celebrate the New Year with an intermediate-level 2.5 mile hike through downtown Yonkers. Your guide, Liesbeth Drewes, will pay tribute to the Yonkers of old – the City of Hills. Explore the natural landscape hidden and revealed by Yonkers today. From Philipse Manor Hall, we'll head up the hill to the Old Croton Aqueduct, with stunning views of the Palisades and a bird's eye view of the meandering last leg of the Saw Mill River watershed before it enters the Hudson River. Hear a few fun facts about the changing cityscape around this river and some of its inhabitants, including what was once an island overrun with chickens! We'll return via the old town Getty Square, once the site of many watermills, and over the bridge to Manor House Square. Coffee, hot chocolate, tea will be served at Philipse Manor Hall afterwards. For parking and more information, visit https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/first-day-hike-2024.
Sat 04 Jan
Story Time & Games
Saturday, January 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. Registration is not required. Learn more at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Sun 05 Jan
Morning Hatha Yoga
Sunday, January 5, 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 08 Jan
Lecture: TBA
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Description TBA. Sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and Tompkins Bank. To register, visit www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Wed 08 Jan
Encore Presentation: “Sugar & Spice: A Global History”
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Join us live on YouTube for an encore presentation of November's "Sugar & Spice: A Global History." Pumpkin pie, gingerbread, mulled cider - these are just a few of the spiced sweet treats that dominate the fall and holiday season in America. But where do all these foods come from? And how did tropical plants like nutmeg and sugarcane end up on American shores? Join speaker Sarah Wassberg Johnson for a deep dive into the global history of the spice trade, the sugar trade, and the development of our favorite holiday foods. We'll premiere the recording live on our YouTube channel, with the speaker, Sarah Wassberg Johnson, replying to comments and questions live throughout the program. Learn more at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/encore-presentation-of-sugar-spice-a-global-history.
Registration: Required

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