A young George Washington in the 1750’s before…
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is pleased to present a President’s Day Revolutionary Walking Tour for the general public on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This free, family-friendly tour will include the sites of many important Revolutionary War events that occurred in downtown 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?
Immerse yourself in Revolutionary War era Yonkers during this free 2.5 mile walking tour in honor of President’s Day! Located just a few miles north of British-occupied Manhattan, Yonkers was a hotbed of wartime strife. 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.
The Tour will include stops at the Enslaved Africans Rain Garden, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Philipse Manor Hall. Please note that this hike features hills and inclines and will last approximately 2 hours. Not recommended for very young children. Please leave your pets at home. For more information, including parking, visit https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/presidents-day-revolutionary-walking-tour.
Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. To register, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. For those who wish to explore indoors, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will be open special for the holiday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for guided and self-guided tours.
Note: Mary Calvi’s book “Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love,” told the story about how, before he became our nation’s first president, George Washington fell in love with a young woman from Westchester and Yonkers. Her name was Mary Philipse, who hailed from a wealthy family that derived a large stake of landholdings based on its loyalty to King George III. George met Mary on Valentine’s Day 1756 at a dance at Philipse Manor Hall.
