Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

I Did the walking tour that began at the Manor hall. I learned many things about Yonkers and the surrounding areas. There are many pieces of art along the waterfront that are quite beautiful.They alone are worth the walking tour. I highly recommend a tour of the Manor and the walking tour.

We attended the summer games and our kids absolutely loved it. Such an incredible experience with peaceful atmosphere and welcoming/ friendly staff. Definitely worth visiting.

I had a great and educational experience at Philipse Manor. Keith our tour guide was exceptional, he was knowledgeable and engaging, I learned a lot!

What a wonderful, inviting atmosphere with a patient, kind and knowledgeable staff! We visited on a weekday afternoon, and the staff was so pleasant. We arrived an hour early for the 3pm historical tour, and the docent brought us to a really cool open room to play old-fashioned games with our children. Obviously it is still a 340 year old home so children need to behave accordingly and not run around touching everything, but I found it to be balanced with letting children be children and still enforcing the respect and decorum due the building. In terms of history, I found this place to be again - balanced. There is no such thing as neutral; everyone carries a worldview with them as they interpret the facts. That said, this was a well-balanced presentation of the history of this local area without tainting it with too many present-day politically driven interpretations. I would highly recommend this as an educational visit and the tour is definitely vital to getting a feel for the history. The display right in the entry way with the indigenous man, the Dutch woman and the African man, along with the map depicting global trade were beautiful. Seeing the complicated history of how I came to be formally in a museum setting was very validating. My mom always told me this history, but I have yet to see it on display like this in any history museums. Usually, the complex history is compartmentalized or one culture is emphasized over the other. There is a small parking lot where we were able to park both of our cars, the bathrooms are impeccably kept and easily accessible.

The event last weekend was a lot of fun, well organized, etc. In addition, it was nice that the building itself had elevators and restrooms, which were clean and well stocked. The gift shop was also very nice. The only thing is, it seemed like the building itself could have more exhibits with the interior space available, and maybe that is a function of needing more donations.

This is the oldest building in Yonkers. The museum was renovated recently to include audio portions and beautiful new exhibits. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Free parking is available on site, although the lot is limited in size. The gift shop has a wonderful array of history related items. The museum is easily accessible by bus or train.

A brilliant look into the history of Philip's manor.

This was a very lovely guided walk behind Philipse Manor and talk about the structure's use during the Revolutionary War and the importance of the Hudson River. The artwork and sculptures on the riverwalk are stunning. Hidden gem in Yonkers downtown!

It used to be nestled in a vast area, now this mansion is reduced to small lot. Newly renovated last year, the house is not that big but it's super interesting. There are many displays that you can play around. We didn't think we would spend an hour here. We thought, maybe 20 minutes at most. If you love old historical building and its interiors, this one might not for you because the house itself now is just a shell. But if you like history from different perspectives, you'll love this place. The stories here balance between Munsee tribes, slaves and Philipse's family. The staff here were very friendly, polite, and helpful. Admission $6. Oh and if you collect NPS passport stamp cancellations, this place is part of Hudson Valley NHA passport program.

I was in New York earlier this year for a friend's wedding. We stayed in New Rochelle but the ceremony was in Yonkers so I wanted to make sure to check out some of what Yonkers had to offer. Unfortunately, when I visited, the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site was closed due to Covid. As a result, I was only able to check it out from the outside. After parking in their parking lot, we walked around the exterior. There were a few placards to read. And we peaked through the windows to see what we could see inside. I'd definitely like to return one day and get the full experience! Within walking distance from Philipse Manor Hall is a park and several restaurants.

Its not really review, but I do plan to visit as soon as the virus is past us. I'm the 7th great grandson of the man who built the hall. MY grandmother was a Phillips. The loyalist part is troubling but it might be good to know his grandson lost his leg fighting for the Union in the War between the States.

For anyone interested in Westchester history, this is a must-see. Set among the urban center of Yonkers, this house dates back to the 1600s and the beginnings of Yonkers. Though surrounded by buildings, you can see glimpses of the Palisades and imagine the much bigger waterway that used to come almost to the front of the house. It's a very impressive house for the time period, though mostly empty now, and walking through it you get a sense of the lifestyle of the very wealthy Loyalist family that owned it and much of Westchester up until the Revolutionary War.