Friends of Philipse Manor Hall

09/24/2026

, September 13, 2025, we celebrated Revolutionary Harvest Festival! Here's the recap of last year's event. This year, we're celebrating this Saturday, September 19, 2026! Join us in downtown for this fantastic event!

09/04/2026

Coming up! Join us in downtown Yonkers for the 2026 Revolutionary Harvest Festival!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🍂 Revolutionary Harvest Festival
🕑 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY

Step back in time to the American Revolution! This free family-friendly outdoor festival will feature costumed reenactors, living history demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Meet military and civilian reenactors including General George Washington (on his horse Nelson), his enslaved servant William Lee, Revolutionary War soldiers from both sides of the conflict, 18th century crafts demonstrators, and more.

Enjoy live music and try your hand at 18th century country dancing, operating a c***r press, an art printing workshop, Revolutionary wargaming, and playing 18th century-style children’s games.

Explore the history of Philipse Manor Hall and colonial New York in the museum, and history buffs of all ages can also enjoy our special espionage activity, as you explore the grounds and meet historical people and booths of local history organizations to decipher your mission, using our special code book!

This festival coincides with Yonkers RiverFest, which features live music, vendors, and food throughout the downtown Yonkers area. Bring the whole family and spend the day in downtown Yonkers!

See the full schedule and meet our reenactors at: https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/revolutionary-harvest-festival-2026

09/04/2026

The Philipse Manor Hall History Lecture Series fall schedule starts this Sunday! Join us as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in New York and highlight Loyalist perspectives.

Join us on Sunday afternoons for:

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
📖 "Suffering for the Crown: The Hudson Valley Loyalists and the Violence of Revolution"
🕑 2:00 PM EST
🎥 FREE! On YouTube Live

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
📖 "Parallel Lines: The Western Iroquois and the American Revolution"
🕑 2:00 PM EST
🎥 FREE! On YouTube Live

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
📖 "The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution"
🕑 2:00 PM EST
🎥 FREE! In-person at Philipse Manor Hall & on YouTube Live

📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026
📖 "North of America: Loyalists, Indigenous Nations, and the Borders of the Long American Revolution"
🕑 2:00 PM EST
🎥 FREE! On YouTube Live

Learn more about each lecture by visiting our website - www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events - or search YouTube for "Philipse Manor Hall" to find our channel.

This lecture series is free thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall. To support these events and more, join or donate at www.friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org.

07/04/2026

at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

07/01/2026

at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Get your tickets: https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/event/independence-day-celebration/

07/01/2026

at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

Celebrate American Independence in downtown Yonkers! Join us for live music, games, and family fun coordinating with the City of […]

07/01/2026

at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

Get your tickets: https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/event/independence-day-celebration/

05/17/2026

May is Military Appreciation month. We are grateful for each and every one of them.

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Experience the Pinkster Festival at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. We invite you to attend.