Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site presents a reprise of our “Revolutionary Yonkers” walking tour, detailing the many parts of Yonkers that played a role in the Revolutionary War. This approximately 2.5-mile, 2.5-hour hike will depart on Saturday, October 10th at 10:30 am from the museum (29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers).
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. Tour will include stops at the Enslaved Africans Rain Garden, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Philipse Manor Hall.
Tickets are $10/person (includes museum admission) and reservations are recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to register.
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site presents a reprise of our “Revolutionary Yonkers” walking tour, detailing the many parts of Yonkers that played a role in the Revolutionary War (see attached release).
This approximately 2.5-mile, 2.5-hour hike will depart on Saturday, October 10th at 10:30 am from the museum (29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers).