Join us for this special 2.5 mile walking tour of downtown Yonkers in honor of President’s Day! 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. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Philipse Manor Hall.
Museum open special for the holiday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This hike features hills and inclines. The hike will last approximately 2 hours. Not recommended for very young children. Please leave your pets at home. Parking is available onsite or at the public parking garage directly next door to Philipse Manor Hall.
Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. To register, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. If heavy rain, ice, snow, or road closures occur, this hike will be cancelled.
