Our Story
For nearly one hundred years the Philipse family lived in luxury, well supported by their business endeavors and rents from the many tenant farms on their property. Times were changing, however, and while others rebelled against King George III and Great Britain, Frederick Philipse III defended the Crown. His Loyalist beliefs were strong enough that General George Washington himself ordered Frederick arrested in 1776. Originally under house arrest, Philipse and his family later fled to British occupied New York City and finally on to England, where the last "Lord of the Manor," broken in spirit and health, died in 1786. His vast lands and his mansion were confiscated by the New York State Legislature and sold at public auction.
In 1868, after passing through the hands of many owners, the house became Yonkers Village Hall and, in 1872, the first City Hall of Yonkers. By the 20th century, city growth threatened the Manor Hall's future until it was acquired by New York State in 1908 with the generous help of the Cochran Family of Yonkers.
Today, Philipse Manor Hall sits next to the recently daylighted Saw Mill River in Van der Donck Park, and serves as a museum of history, art and architecture. It is also a host to community organizations, meetings, educational programs, a community art gallery and many special, community oriented events. Historical highlights of the Hall include its 18th century, high style Georgian architecture, a rare 1750s papier-mâché Rococo ceiling, and one of the only presidential portrait collections in existence, including six Presidents from New York State.
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ISICHOLO NEW YORK ART EXHIBITION MARCH 2020
Izinyembezi Aziweli Phansi "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” , Ending poverty, racism and forced marriages .
Dr Thandeka Mazibuko will be sharing art exhibits of her thorny journey to academic freedom against all odds.
This a story that dipicts the life of rural women in Africa and beyond.
Dr. Thandeka Mazibuko displays resilience, determination, and perseverence of women through her story of surviving poverty , domestic violence, racism and forced marriage. Through this exhibition you will see untiy against cancer of women of kwaNyuswa Community through her non profit SinomusaNothando Community Develoepmeny Inc.
Born to a single mother who is a domestic worker, denied education under South African apartheid laws, to becoming the first black doctor to enter Radiation Oncology
A beautiful property put through a multitude of uses, which in of itself was interesting to learn about. The staff was both knowledgable and friendly.
Art Bonanno is exhibiting selected works from "Energy (Thirty-two images inspired by the history of the use of energy)" at Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers. The digital artwork series is an abstract interpretation of energy history accompanied by a detailed online verbal timeline.
In addition to his work as a Creative Director, Filmmaker, Designer, Fine Artist and Educator, Mr. Bonanno has been active in the Yonkers community for almost two decades creating video promoting the downtown waterfront development and providing creative services to local energy, sustainable building, theatre and senior groups.
Exhibition dates: February 6-29, 2020
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers NY 10701
The gallery is open from 12:00 - 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Art Bonanno is exhibiting selected works from "Energy (Thirty-two images inspired by the history of the use of energy)" at Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers. The digital artwork series is an abstract interpretation of energy history accompanied by a detailed online verbal timeline.
In addition to his work as a Creative Director, Filmmaker, Designer, Fine Artist and Educator, Mr. Bonanno has been active in the Yonkers community for almost two decades creating video promoting the downtown waterfront development and providing creative services to local energy, sustainable building, theatre and senior groups.
Exhibition dates: February 6-29, 2020
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers NY 10701
The gallery is open from 12:00 - 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Can someone tell me the significance of this place? I lived in Yonkers my whole life and still don't know
It was lovely having Mary Calvi and her nephew Michael, on site to shoot some photos with me to promote her new book, Dear George, Dear Mary. A Novel of George Washington's First Love and the special presentation on Friday Feb 15th at our historic manor house.
Philipse Manor En Plein Air--painting exhibit in Philipse Hall Gallery by 4 artists of the Manor through contemporary eyes. Artists Karen Gentile, Ken Gore, Patricia Melvin and Emily Stedman will interpret this historic site.
Philipse Manor Hall postcard, circa early 1900s.
On July 16, 1976, Philipse Manor Hall was undergoing some major renovations, as seen in this article from "Westchester Weekend" from the same date.
I remember touring the Manor when I was a kid -- Lots of history !!!
How can watching Moana in the park get even better? One word FREE. Tonight at 9.
Oldest building in Yonkers and the City of Westchester (1682). Seat of the Manor of Philipsburg until the end of the Revolutionary War. Yonkers Village and City Hall from 1868-1908. Publicly open museum of history, architecture and art since 1912!
