Summer Programming at Philipse Manor Hall

Philipse Manor Hall, the county's oldest house/museum/park in the heart of downtown Yonkers, is having a number of really great learning events this summer.

To find out more about any of these programs, contact Museum Programs Coordinator Brittany Wheeler at (914) 965-4027 or Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us
You can also find out more at their blog : www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com

The Cochran Portrait Collection: The Finds, The Fakes, & The Forgeries

Saturday, May 30^th, 3 p.m. at Philipse Manor Hall

Philipse Manor Hall Site Manager Kimberly Flook lectures on the nature and history of the Manor’s portrait collection, which includes presidents, statesmen, artists and more. How did they end up here? Who is responsible for the 'best' and the 'worst' of them? Enjoy the stories you'd never quite guess at by just observing the artwork. This event is free.

National trails day: Walk the Waterfront

Saturday, June 6^th, 10-12 (Registration 9:45 a.m.)

Lace up and learn with a walk along the Hudson River in downtown Yonkers. Visit a sculpture garden, downtown murals and get your dose of history in the waterfront district! Meet at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site to begin the walking tour. Don’t forget your camera, sunscreen, and good walking shoes!

This event is free. For more information call (914) 965-4027 or email Education Coordinator Lucille Sciacca at Lucille.Sciacca@oprhp.state.ny.us.

Lecture: Pirates, Smugglers and Explorers

Thursday, June 11^th at 7 p.m.

A lecture on the sea and the occupations it inspired! They'll lead you through stories of mariners, smugglers and inventors, all with a link to our local waterways.

This event is free. For more information call (914) 965-4027 or email Site Manager Kimberly Flook at Kimberly.Flook@oprhp.state.ny.us.

Create Your Own Exhibit: Pirates and Explorers

Sunday, June 28^th, 12-3 p.m.

Learn how to create an exhibit...by participating in the creation of one! Learn about how to build an exhibit with Philipse Manor Hall as your canvas! You'll learn about exhibits, create your own art, and then hang it yourself in the Community Gallery. The theme for this exhibit is "Pirates and Explorers" and is open to all ages. Your work will be hung in the gallery for two weeks.

This event is free with a suggested donation of $3/person. For more information, call (914) 965-4027 or email Museum Programs Coordinator Brittany Wheeler at Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us.

Archaeology Days

Friday, July 10^th-Sunday, July 12^th

A three-day exploration of archaeological topics at Philipse Manor! Courses, workshops and lectures for adults and children will be offered during Archaeology Days; whether you're 5 or 95, a novice or a natural-born explorer! Visit www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com for a schedule as it becomes available.

Please contact Museum Programs Coordinator Brittany Wheeler for more information about the forthcoming Archaeology Days at (914) 965-4027 or Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us.