Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is pleased to present the latest installment of our Historical Games series focused on cribbage. We invite families and any who are interested in learning to play this classic game to attend this free event on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This in-person event will take place onsite at 29 Warburton Avenue in Yonkers.
Dating back to the 17th century in England, cribbage is a card game which uses a special wooden board and pegs to keep score. Two players use playing cards to reach certain point levels, and as they move their pegs across the board, points are scored. Extremely popular as a pub game in Britain and on US naval ships, cribbage rules were first published in 1662.
Bring a partner, or make a new friend while you learn together. Other historical games will also be available for self-guided play. This program is open to all ages and is free for everyone! Pre-registration is recommended. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site First Saturdays Historical Games Series is part of the New York State “Unplug and Play” and “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiatives to help children and teens connect offline.
Learn more at www.philipsemanorhall.com.
