tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437804956681194262024-02-21T00:49:23.510-05:00Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site29 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY
(914) 965-4027Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-48414942120063208702013-08-06T10:12:00.001-04:002013-08-14T11:59:02.983-04:00New Site!Our address has changed, so if you would like to view information on the Friends of Philipse Manor hall, visit: <a href="http://philipsemanorfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://philipsemanorfriends.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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For the official Philipse Manor Hall New York State Park site, visit: <a href="http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/37/details.aspx">http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/37/details.aspx</a>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-48274299467526974222010-07-14T14:19:00.009-04:002010-08-10T14:48:23.904-04:00More History Brought to Us by Our Friends!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGc-o-G4irB1B1BgOZAjdBNT62soearb_cdbDCYf5eTBXWjTYznF0HjxGyHqBLkbPuby0QhjAQ-uBN6-CcZGeSY0cxvML45jKruYim_phxa1LT7QsDmBa1NzMtByhCnXVG_tylTCFRpOY/s1600/St+Saviourgate+-+Mary+and+Roger.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493829017142975186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGc-o-G4irB1B1BgOZAjdBNT62soearb_cdbDCYf5eTBXWjTYznF0HjxGyHqBLkbPuby0QhjAQ-uBN6-CcZGeSY0cxvML45jKruYim_phxa1LT7QsDmBa1NzMtByhCnXVG_tylTCFRpOY/s400/St+Saviourgate+-+Mary+and+Roger.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">(Photo by Paul Huey)</span><br /></div><br /><div align="justify">Paul Huey, one of NY OPRHP's archaeologists, has just returned from a vacation to England. While there, he was briefly able to visit York, where Roger and Mary (Philipse) Morris settled after being forced to leave New York after the American Revolution. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">St. Saviours Church (above), in St. Saviourgate, York, England, contains the graves and memorial plaques of Roger and Mary Morris and one of their daughters, Maria. A transcript of their memorial follows:</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">"Near this spot are deposited the remains of Col. Roger Morris, </div><div align="center">formerly of His Majesty's XLVIIth [47th] Regiment of Foot, </div><div align="center">who departed this life on the thirteenth day of September MDCCXCIV [1794] </div><div align="center">in the LXVIIIth [68th] year of his age</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">And of</div><div align="center">Mary Morris, relict of the same, </div><div align="center">who departed this life on the eighteenth day of July, MDCCCXXV [1825] </div><div align="center">in the XCVIth [96th] year of her age</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">And of</div><div align="center">Maria Morris, the affectionate daughter of the above, </div><div align="center">who departed this life on the Twenty fifth day of September MDCCCXXXVI [1836] </div><div align="center">in the LXXVIst [sic, 76th] year of her age."</div><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Today, St. Saviours Church is part of the York Archaeological Trust DIG program, which allows students and families to learn first-hand about local archaeology. For more information about the program and the history of the church, visit their <a href="http://www.digyork.com/content.asp?ID=14">website</a>.</div><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">We are incredibly grateful to Paul for taking time out of his vacation to track down more information about the Philipse' life in England. </div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-26004614583966392712010-04-15T12:40:00.033-04:002010-04-15T14:00:23.840-04:00320+ Years Into the Story and Still Learning!<div align="left">Stephen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Byrns</span>*, a long time friend of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Philipse</span> Manor Hall <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SHS</span>, has just returned from a vacation in Barbados, where he took the time to do some research on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Philipse</span> family, who, reportedly, had owned a plantation there in the late 1600s. His research delivered two real gems! </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mPXDqHspMCjwniYY65DLloFJuxMv2VYzVi1Yq6rNni6W7knw01ESw2phrWlexQL6C-CHdVJI7R9SRa-z6vZ3eIdB_t6RQOSd8gI1lwVSEFO9SE1_PDWs7PzpuZtP_poJ030F2iLuWmc/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460418015863431634" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mPXDqHspMCjwniYY65DLloFJuxMv2VYzVi1Yq6rNni6W7knw01ESw2phrWlexQL6C-CHdVJI7R9SRa-z6vZ3eIdB_t6RQOSd8gI1lwVSEFO9SE1_PDWs7PzpuZtP_poJ030F2iLuWmc/s200/DSC_0012.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photos: ©T.W.Gibb)<br /></div></span><br />First of all, he tracked down Spring Head, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Philipse</span> plantation, on the north half of the island, due east of the midpoint between <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Holetown</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Speightstown</span> on lovely elevated land. It is now owned by British tycoon, Derrick Smith, who raises race horses there. The original house is still visible, although with disfiguring additions, and it is currently used for storage.<br /><br />The following are pictures from the plantation as it stands today:<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wDWL-wy7piutMdEX_jnjFRr6EL6vVhbyx9bpySesY73-LrX3naSJMGRNWe1DQ9-pRLu_kWwLZ_634FnOmx1qsiAyhU9A3LR14JS1ja3dJDPXloxEdROXvVDrEfvAOo-cCW5UPst8MaE/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460417565567459346" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wDWL-wy7piutMdEX_jnjFRr6EL6vVhbyx9bpySesY73-LrX3naSJMGRNWe1DQ9-pRLu_kWwLZ_634FnOmx1qsiAyhU9A3LR14JS1ja3dJDPXloxEdROXvVDrEfvAOo-cCW5UPst8MaE/s200/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01XQKjwT1EKmy4nDm6jJIvVJuaIZ8p1hlDT8ArvLc-BZaMLvuRyUHo-NEKX1oCvVzf9XPE3eiy-pqUZz14j7rPnsglUCau9qnjY-mCU1mVxyJSuot1vMBu7gQj_CELquyqpo2rITWmro/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"></a></p><div align="left"></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mPXDqHspMCjwniYY65DLloFJuxMv2VYzVi1Yq6rNni6W7knw01ESw2phrWlexQL6C-CHdVJI7R9SRa-z6vZ3eIdB_t6RQOSd8gI1lwVSEFO9SE1_PDWs7PzpuZtP_poJ030F2iLuWmc/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg"></a></p><div align="left"></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01XQKjwT1EKmy4nDm6jJIvVJuaIZ8p1hlDT8ArvLc-BZaMLvuRyUHo-NEKX1oCvVzf9XPE3eiy-pqUZz14j7rPnsglUCau9qnjY-mCU1mVxyJSuot1vMBu7gQj_CELquyqpo2rITWmro/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460418743266288450" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01XQKjwT1EKmy4nDm6jJIvVJuaIZ8p1hlDT8ArvLc-BZaMLvuRyUHo-NEKX1oCvVzf9XPE3eiy-pqUZz14j7rPnsglUCau9qnjY-mCU1mVxyJSuot1vMBu7gQj_CELquyqpo2rITWmro/s200/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photos: ©T.W.Gibb)</span></p><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><div align="left"><br /></div>Secondly, while researching at the Barbados <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8vYGf__-zL0uh0BS1WYoxct2Kqbn3ve392whGmvlpl1pYKRkW03GGTmg8_rM-Uesj3jsaJmdr6Qxlw60yuczaaKfcoLnS2sujvzdPNFtgYA4XeH2H_v3D96e5S0RqPjk5nmb-tkaUAg/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"></a>National Archives, he found the death/burial notices of Philip <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Philipse</span> and his wife Mary, finally creating a clear picture of their final days. Up until this discovery, historic sources were mixed on how and when the couple had passed away. Some sources had them dying in 1700 during a tropical disease epidemic, while other sources claimed that Mary died shortly after childbirth and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Philipse</span> died years later.<br /><br />The definitive answer: Philip <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Philipse</span> died on Sept. 14, 1698, while Mary died on Oct. 18, 1698; cause of death: "belly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ake</span>". An eminent local historian, Henry Fraser, was able to help define "belly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">ake</span>" as dysentery, a frequent cause of death during that time period on the island. Their death notices were signed by the rector of nearby St. James Church (today one of the nicest churches on Barbados; Reagan went there for Easter services while president).<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">* Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Byrns</span> is a partner at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">BSKS</span> Architects in New York and serves as a Landmarks Preservation Commissioner in New York. A graduate of Princeton University, where he majored in history, and Columbia University, he has played leadership roles in Yonkers at the Park Hill Residents’ Association, Yonkers Landmarks Board, Yonkers Planning Board, Yonkers Historical Society, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Philipse</span> Manor Hall Coalition.</span>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-35846835814646294242010-03-20T12:09:00.000-04:002011-03-20T12:15:09.553-04:00Job OpeningPhilipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Museum Educator.<br /><br /><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Developing and conducting all educational programs including house tours, pre- and post-visit activities and outreach programs for schools, camps, scout groups, etc. </li><li>Marketing and evaluation of educational programs </li><li>Creating and running children’s craft activities at public programs and special events </li><li>Providing educational support to the staff and community </li><li>Assisting with interpretation as needed</li></ul><p></p><br /><p>$15.65 per hour. Part time. Some weekends and holidays required. Please email letter of interest and resume to <a title="mailto:heather.iannucci@oprhp.state.ny.us" href="mailto:heather.iannucci@oprhp.state.ny.us">heather.iannucci@oprhp.state.ny.us</a> by March 31, 2011.</p>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-19793585432467618642010-03-20T11:56:00.010-04:002010-05-05T11:42:46.561-04:00Memorial Plaque of Frederick Philipse III<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SmEQkryN6wmewzrw-Xl_BomsQhh5aRiZBajpaizxUBxqca5O2paMCPLMNupAOrM_gCJbv3cpEVPghRr5b3vCm9eRqIT_O-5B_65QWiujcnefbUj4P6RF8ga4xYahJfZGvIJOkHasvuc/s1600/Memorial+Tablet.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467811836373840706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SmEQkryN6wmewzrw-Xl_BomsQhh5aRiZBajpaizxUBxqca5O2paMCPLMNupAOrM_gCJbv3cpEVPghRr5b3vCm9eRqIT_O-5B_65QWiujcnefbUj4P6RF8ga4xYahJfZGvIJOkHasvuc/s200/Memorial+Tablet.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Sacred to the memory of<br />Frederick Philipse, Esquire, late of the<br />Province of New York; a Gentleman, in whom<br />the various social, domestic and religious<br />Virtues were eminently united. The uniform<br />Rectitude of his Conduct commanded the<br />Esteem of others; whilst the Benevolence of his<br />Heart, and gentleness of his Manners secured<br />their love. Firmly attached to his Sovereign<br />and the British Constitution, he opposed, at<br />the Hazard of his Life, the late Rebellion in<br />North America; and for this faithful Discharge<br />Of his Duty to his King and Country, he was<br />Proscribed, and his Estate, one of the largest in<br />New york, was Confiscated, by the Usurped Legislature<br />of the Province. When the British Troops were<br />withdrawn from New york in 1783, he quitted<br />a Province to which he had always been an<br />Ornament and Benefactor, and came to<br />England, leaving all his Property behind him<br />which Reverse of Fortune he bore with<br />that Calmness, Fortitude and Diginity<br />which had distinguished him through<br />every former Stage of Life.<br />He was born at New York the 12th: Day of September,<br />in the Year 1720; and died in this Place the 30th:<br />Day of April, in the Year 1785, aged 65 years.</div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-79832911179224414782009-11-04T10:36:00.000-05:002011-11-04T10:38:24.077-04:00Friends of Philipse Manor Hall Concert<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday, November 13, 2011</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 PM</div><br />
Join the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, Inc. for a concert celebrating the completion of the fourth in a series of construction and preservation projects at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.<br />
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For more information, please call (914) 965-4027.Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-34401013799751899952009-11-04T10:12:00.002-05:002011-11-04T10:18:40.837-04:00Paranormal Investigation at the Manor Hall<div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscYixasL8ulhCp9T7_VsNVIKPK8fU7pQuTXxAjPVXGgW7HcT4eZISVw4dQzlPEeJsffQxTCvoQde4ZMioYBmyCpODSJt59xwt5eaX40YzXpFVrYElFkp1T_hNQ0tatGI73_sdXoP_loQ/s1600/shutters-blk-568-flame.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscYixasL8ulhCp9T7_VsNVIKPK8fU7pQuTXxAjPVXGgW7HcT4eZISVw4dQzlPEeJsffQxTCvoQde4ZMioYBmyCpODSJt59xwt5eaX40YzXpFVrYElFkp1T_hNQ0tatGI73_sdXoP_loQ/s400/shutters-blk-568-flame.JPG" width="450px" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Join the Northeast Paranormal Investigations Society, (NPIS), a New Haven, CT based non-profit organization, for a discussion of the paranormal, including a presentation of previously gathered evidence and an investigation of the Manor. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NPIS invites the public to attend a presentation on their findings and experiences. Following the program, an investigation will be conducted through the house, offering an opportunity for a limited number of visitors to participate. <strong><span style="color: black;">Please note:</span></strong> reservations are required for the investigation.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Schedule: </div><div style="text-align: left;">6:30 PM Doors Open</div><div style="text-align: left;">7:00 PM Presentation of Evidence from Previous Investigations</div><div style="text-align: left;">8:30 PM Investigation* of the Manor with NPIS (<strong><span style="color: black;">16 years & older ONLY</span></strong>)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">* Reservations Required for Investigation. Space is Limited </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Admission**:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Presentation Only: $10 </div><div style="text-align: left;">Investigation Only: $20 </div><div style="text-align: left;">Presentation/Investigation Combo: $25</div><div style="text-align: left;">** All proceeds go toward continued support of Philipse Manor Hall for future programming </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For reservations or more information, please contact <br />
Adam Shefts, Director of NPIS at adam@northeastparanormal.org or <br />
Philipse Manor Hall at 914-965-4027.</div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-78534236256582365982009-10-20T14:18:00.000-04:002011-10-25T13:10:42.145-04:00A Visit from a Philipse Descendant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKU-2Uo-4h5IPh5-cNG0CyswXF-2k2T8AvbLOe1Gt7Wx8QCFXQv2TPb2SsV8VTnV6al-Vmpp0GbbPNeJJtl502c9hybabP-CdBDwXyVIAAaQFDswwYwF58YK04qyJEv5VJ01kD4ramYU/s1600/Philipse-Robinson+family+bible+pg1edited-green+border.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" height="400px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKU-2Uo-4h5IPh5-cNG0CyswXF-2k2T8AvbLOe1Gt7Wx8QCFXQv2TPb2SsV8VTnV6al-Vmpp0GbbPNeJJtl502c9hybabP-CdBDwXyVIAAaQFDswwYwF58YK04qyJEv5VJ01kD4ramYU/s400/Philipse-Robinson+family+bible+pg1edited-green+border.JPG" width="302px" /></a></div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-14762349064324623342009-10-20T07:47:00.004-04:002011-10-20T08:03:27.478-04:00St. Nicholas Day Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvunYSh_YjaUTjLTdq_lF96tFauvqSg0_qhe5RSZxUwJP0scufunL4MPma4MRjVHnmpyDDqy6vQklZ40s7RsIhP5m7Nbh74RoBxYSgs9J7ki5InOANiD4h4u0cv44v50XoDWHQbLmN98/s1600/St+Nick+-+red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvunYSh_YjaUTjLTdq_lF96tFauvqSg0_qhe5RSZxUwJP0scufunL4MPma4MRjVHnmpyDDqy6vQklZ40s7RsIhP5m7Nbh74RoBxYSgs9J7ki5InOANiD4h4u0cv44v50XoDWHQbLmN98/s320/St+Nick+-+red.jpg" width="172px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Traditional Dutch Holiday Music - Homemade Dutch Treats </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Visit from St. Nicholas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday, December 3, 2011</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-5 PM</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Admission: </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FREE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Donations Welcome)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Schedule of Events:</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12:30 PM Arrival and Seating for Early Performance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1:00 PM Early Performance - Bronx Arts Ensemble & Singers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2:00 PM Visit from St. Nicholas & Refreshments (Early Performance guests)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2:30 PM Arrival and Seating for Late Performance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3:00 PM Late Performance - Bronx Arts Ensemble & Singers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4:00 PM Visit from St. Nicholas & Refreshments (Late Performance guests)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For more information, please call (914) 965-4027.</span></div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-18216694339152677982009-10-19T11:30:00.008-04:002011-10-19T15:24:14.544-04:00"The Anne Hutchinson Year" Program<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIS0_-Yxm05lKoBhB85s3v6jn-QeYrG_ea502HlSVak3VXPTjjMHc1760Z4p4wGM__j1jdRBdKIv4g-jd5NDhQk1LamLs3majzugCxMZHTqzoTPxasn_PFWUY0dmjDXNlYbdM0cYsiSk/s1600/Anne+Hutchinson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIS0_-Yxm05lKoBhB85s3v6jn-QeYrG_ea502HlSVak3VXPTjjMHc1760Z4p4wGM__j1jdRBdKIv4g-jd5NDhQk1LamLs3majzugCxMZHTqzoTPxasn_PFWUY0dmjDXNlYbdM0cYsiSk/s320/Anne+Hutchinson.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="189px" /></a></div><div align="center">"The Anne Hutchinson Year" commemorates the 420th anniversary of the birth of Anne Hutchinson, a local 17th-century religious freedom fighter and feminist.</div><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><strong>Thursday, November 10, 2011</strong></span></div><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong>Admission:</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;">FREE </span></div><div align="center">(Donations Welcome)</div><br />
<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Schedule of Events:</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong>Introduction</strong></div><div align="left">Kimberly Flook - Director, Philipse Manor Hall SHS</div><div align="left">Toby Liederman - Coordinator, "The Anne Hutchinson Year"</div><br />
<div align="left"><strong>Discussion of Native Culture and Anne Hutchinson Reading:</strong></div><div align="left">John Wright - Executive Director, Thomas Paine Cotttage</div><br />
<div align="left"><strong>Lecture - <em>Anne Hutchinson's Life in the Puritan Migaration to New England</em></strong></div><div align="left">Laura Chmielewski - Assistant Professor - History, Purchase College, SUNY</div><br />
<div align="center">**Light refreshments will be served **</div><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 130%;">For more information, please call (914) 965-4027.</span></div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-71453122967704675202009-04-17T13:22:00.002-04:002010-07-14T14:59:20.571-04:00Sawmill River WalkA Confluence of Two Rivers:<br /><br />From Lenape fishing village and Philipse Manor grist mills to daylighting plans, peel back the layers of history and take a glimpse into the future as you walk the original path of the lower Nepperhan-Saw Mill River where it meets the Hudson at the Yonkers waterfront. View the Palisades Cliffs, Haas Gateway Murals, Yonkers Hudson River Waterfront, Sculpture Garden, 9/11 Memorial and other interesting monuments, buildings and art along the way.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Advanced registration is required. Please register by 5PM Friday September 17, 2010 by calling (914) 965-4027 or emailing </span><a href="mailto:Lucille.Sciacca@oprhp.state.ny.us"><span style="font-size:130%;">Lucille.Sciacca@oprhp.state.ny.us</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /></span><br />Difficulty Level: Moderate<br />Length of Trip in Miles: 1.3 miles<br />Trip Duration (Hours): 2 hours<br />Trip Characteristics: Yonkers city sidewalks some with slight to moderate inclines.<br />Age limits: Not recommended for children under the age of 5 years<br />Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />Additional Equipment Recommended: Water, sunscreen, hat<br /><br />This program is a part of the annual Hudson River Valley Ramble. For more information, please <a href="http://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com/home.aspx">click here.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-69407217180380343472009-04-16T16:27:00.008-04:002010-03-14T15:06:03.571-04:00Exhibit Opening: Saturday, January 9, 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6-0OMHHPwWIa1790LHVQICFmx74f10uH2HytBJtKa2eEUXrPjcSgRSePoaFLegGKdhb_3mPjGvoMptNgVFcPIr6mYcIjSAXgX5XtTYqVdMYaYYKM-q96RAVjxccNUuKPTGDxwK8se_Co/s1600/Banish+Modern+Slavery+Banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409269375729727666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6-0OMHHPwWIa1790LHVQICFmx74f10uH2HytBJtKa2eEUXrPjcSgRSePoaFLegGKdhb_3mPjGvoMptNgVFcPIr6mYcIjSAXgX5XtTYqVdMYaYYKM-q96RAVjxccNUuKPTGDxwK8se_Co/s400/Banish+Modern+Slavery+Banner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Between September and December 2009, four children have been producing an unusual product as the result of their studies: a museum exhibit entitled<strong><em> Banish Modern Slavery!</em></strong><br /><br />We invite you to attend the free opening of <em>Banish Modern Slavery! </em>on Saturday, January 9th, 2010<strong>.</strong> The exhibit will feature the interpretations of these four children, who participated in a ten-week class covering exhibition design and the study of both modern and historical slavery. From an installation referencing the Department of Labor’s recent release of a list of goods potentially tainted by slave labor to original artwork, the exhibit speaks to the unfortunate continuum of international slavery.<br /><br />During the opening reception, visitors will have an opportunity to meet and speak with the child curators, experience the exhibit, stroll through the larger museum (which features the exhibit Slavery: The Great and Foul Stain) and participate in activities centering on raising awareness about modern slavery (films, handicrafts, a lecture and more).<br /><br />For further information, please call 914-965-4027 or visit our event information website, <a href="http://www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/">philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com</a>. You may also visit the blog the students have created to describe a portion of the work process: <a href="http://www.slaveryiscruel.blogspot.com/">http://www.slaveryiscruel.blogspot.com/</a>.<br /><br />This exhibit was made possible by a partnership between Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, a museum and historic house in downtown Yonkers, and the Adventure Center: Journeys of Wonder, Inc., an educational enrichment program. Philipse Manor Hall, the setting for the exhibit, was once owned by the Philipse Family, who were slave owners and slave traders in the 17th and 18th centuries.</div><div></div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-443867706629319882008-05-29T11:01:00.000-04:002010-07-14T14:19:19.349-04:00Philipse Manor Hall Open for Business!<p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">We are pleased to announce that beginning Saturday, May 29, 2010, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is once again open to the public. (see press release below for details)</span></p><br /><br /><p align="left">Our regular tour times apply: Tuesday - Sunday at 12PM, 2PM, and 3PM The museum is available by guided tour only.</p><br /><p align="left">Admission fees: $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors/Students, FREE for children 12 years old and under</p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>State Parks Welcome Visitors for Memorial Day Weekend<br /></p></strong></span><br /><p align="center"><em>Commissioner directs staff to open the gates to all facilities immediately</p></em><br /><p align="center"><em>Urges New Yorkers to take full advantage of wonderful system of parks and historic sites</p></em><br /><br /><p align="justify">State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today directed agency staff to open the gates at all state parks for the Memorial Day weekend and expeditiously get campgrounds, golf courses and historic sites into full operating status.</p><br /><p align="justify">“The agency staff is thrilled to get back to doing what they do best – which is running the finest state park system in the nation. I know that New Yorkers across the state worked very hard to support their public parks over the last few months. Now I hope they will get out and enjoy these beautiful places this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the upcoming season,” Ash said. “I am grateful to Governor Paterson and the Legislature for finding a way to fully open our great park system this summer, which was an extremely difficult challenge in this struggling economy.” </p><br /><p align="justify">Ash said staff will immediately reopen gates to parking lots and unlock the facilities to make them available for normal day-use activities, including picnicking, hiking, cycling and fishing. Other amenities will become available over the next few days as workers who have been reassigned return to their regular work sites and normal levels of seasonal park workers and lifeguards are hired.</p><br /><p align="justify">To coincide with the full opening of the state park system, the holiday weekend also marks the beginning of a new summer campaign to encourage New Yorkers to visit their state parks and historic sites and take full advantage of the more than 213 properties across the state. The initiative will utilize the agency website, <a href="http://www.nysparks.com/">http://www.nysparks.com/</a>, as well as Facebook and Twitter.<br />Beaches and pools: Park beaches and pools are expected to open on-schedule. Beaches and pools open between Memorial Day weekend and late June. Efforts are being made to open all facilities on schedule.</p><br /><p align="justify"><u>Campgrounds:</u> Fifty-five campgrounds encompassing 9,400 campsites, cabins and cottages are open for the season. Ash noted that those campgrounds are 85 percent booked for the Memorial Day weekend. At 11 other campgrounds, with about 285 sites, park managers will take immediate steps to comply with health and safety regulations to allow the campgrounds to open for visitors. Reservations at Canoe Point, Cedar Island, Eel Weir, Hunt’s Pond, Keewaydin, Macomb Reservation, Mary Island, Max V. Shaul, Newtown Battlefield, Oquaga Creek and Rudd Pond will be accepted beginning Friday, May 28. Check the agency website for campground availability. Reservations are accepted for campsites and cabins from one day to nine months in advance of the planned arrival date by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or online, <a href="http://www.nysparks.com/">http://www.nysparks.com/</a>.</p><br /><p align="justify">Ash noted that there are over 74,000 campsites, cabins and cottages reserved for nearly 313,000 nights so far for the 2010 season, a level that is slightly ahead of last year’s record pace. Advance reservations at state parks campgrounds have been steadily increasing in recent years. </p><br /><p align="justify"><u>Historic sites:</u> Tours at historic sites shut by the fiscal crisis will resume the week of June 6, but the grounds will be open for Memorial Day weekend.</p><br /><p align="justify"><u>Golf:</u> Bonavista and Springbrook Greens golf courses will open on or about June 7. </p><br /><p align="justify"><u>Riverbank State Park:</u> The park will return to normal operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. beginning this weekend. The outdoor pool will open on schedule on June 28. Senior classes will resume at a date to be determined.</p><br /><p align="justify">Park visitors are advised to call the parks directly for information on the availability of specific services. Information on each of the 178 state parks and 35 historic sites operated by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is available at <a href="http://www.nysparks.com/">http://www.nysparks.com/</a>.</p><br /><p align="center">###</p>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-52691032511642982832008-05-23T14:48:00.000-04:002009-12-17T13:01:10.788-05:00COMING 2009 PROGRAMS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZUs6Ffx7VcPyuAMPftt-EFRHv51kP92bwsBjyeXBxLNi17fxdlEy6MqWuwH2WjmfrjJdq7Z9h5oD82AIgzlRm9xIYtpZnoQ-tViXS70Wwk3quUAj7BqpPDLTHbGH8nKuH896VoRFuate/s1600-h/2009+Programs+Flyer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395177412981276930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZUs6Ffx7VcPyuAMPftt-EFRHv51kP92bwsBjyeXBxLNi17fxdlEy6MqWuwH2WjmfrjJdq7Z9h5oD82AIgzlRm9xIYtpZnoQ-tViXS70Wwk3quUAj7BqpPDLTHbGH8nKuH896VoRFuate/s400/2009+Programs+Flyer.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Saturday, November 21st, 1 - 3 PM<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>FOOD IN THE TIME OF THANKSGIVING</strong><br /></span>12-1PM: Learn historical food preparation with historical narrative<br />1-2PM: Take a food and thanksgiving-themed house tour<br />2-3PM: Sample historical autumnal/winter prepared foods<br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">$5/person, children under 12/$3 </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">(Bring a canned food item for donation, and receive adult admission </span><span style="color:#ff6600;">for $3)</span></em><br /><br />Saturday, December 5th, 12-3PM<br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION & CONCERT</span></strong><br />Join us for a performance by the Bronx Arts Ensemble (performing at 1 and 3 p.m.), treats, and a visit from St. Nicholas!<br /><em><span style="color:#009900;">Free, more details to come</span></em><br /><br />December 12th, 4-6PM<br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">VICTORIAN TREE DECORATING PARTY & SPECIAL HOUSE TOUR</span></strong><br />Channel the Victorian period while decorating the Manor’s tree with various homemade ornaments. Enjoy treats and music, followed by a holiday-themed house tour from 5-6PM.<br /><em><span style="color:#009900;">Regular admission</span></em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-2709635326635081192008-05-21T10:19:00.000-04:002009-11-01T17:01:47.930-05:00HALLOWEEN NIGHTS! OCTOBER 30, 31ST<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfH2TvkDh8hIYC935e7ExjWv0CGtPSPrDUx22_keNPnw53f-qfewAQsBgL74Ag9owdv9lmrdPnErlQm90AfWIlfcNhYqHMERadYVpdjXJWKfKSNhgKGAs05YTS8JkL4ZmnWP2RJ9ISlLl/s1600-h/Halloween+2009+Programs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385781062758109794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfH2TvkDh8hIYC935e7ExjWv0CGtPSPrDUx22_keNPnw53f-qfewAQsBgL74Ag9owdv9lmrdPnErlQm90AfWIlfcNhYqHMERadYVpdjXJWKfKSNhgKGAs05YTS8JkL4ZmnWP2RJ9ISlLl/s400/Halloween+2009+Programs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>** On Halloween night, we'll take a ghoulish stroll from the Manor to attend <span style="color:#ff6600;">BOO-ZAK</span> (the Beczak Environmental Education Center's Halloween event) at 6:45 pm, following our costume contest! For more information on their program, visit: <a href="http://beczak.org/">http://beczak.org/</a> or call 914.377.1900<br /></strong><div></div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Friday, October 30th, 6-8 PM</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">ORB PHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIAL EVENING TOUR<br /></span></strong>Learn about spirit photography, tour the house by night and investigate locations not explored on our daytime tour, and bring your own camera to try your hand at orb photography!<br /><em>Regular admission applies ($5/$3). No children under age 8 without permission.</em><br /><br />Saturday, October 31st, 4 - 7 PM<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE MANOR<br /></span></strong>Treats, music, games, costume contest (6 PM) and more!<br /><em>All ages welcome, free to the public!</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-19351964974318364022008-05-20T16:26:00.034-04:002010-07-15T15:31:59.752-04:001 - West Parlor<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTDZW37oEmu-GAxtiRIhhjIjPmF7IHMq6H6_KdZGHk_TyvRCBaFC6qxDjsNOyAMB8lIKkCsa31VUunFPehi-kEcVOkSNKB3noDfcwivEqMZdDzWpUIHbNg7zyDp_fxXf8i6TNH3nQdHI/s1600/Rm+101+-+floor+plan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473458166269344002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 465px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTDZW37oEmu-GAxtiRIhhjIjPmF7IHMq6H6_KdZGHk_TyvRCBaFC6qxDjsNOyAMB8lIKkCsa31VUunFPehi-kEcVOkSNKB3noDfcwivEqMZdDzWpUIHbNg7zyDp_fxXf8i6TNH3nQdHI/s400/Rm+101+-+floor+plan.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">(click here to return to photo tour main page)</span> </a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">1 - West Parlor</span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493789190634902866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb7E_dxnSwkYWbLZeSBD5xKrTw4DY4HQJ5RoabC7FpZ7LRxFnhgu_mSvkQj5qAPINSQs8I3Mhnbd4zwpJyKwvuO110-G6KX9ucqJ-lA06jQNbQmtdtLORcXh7U51xxzqmT9RW_OOLiYU/s400/Rm+101+-+front+on.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">Original part of the house built C. 1682, originally used by Frederick Philipse I and his wife Margaret Hardenbroeck as a place of convenience near their mill. Later Philipse family generations used this room as a secondary parlor/office. Through the years, this room has also been used as an rental office for engineer Thomas Cornell, who helped establish the train system in Yonkers in the mid-19th century; a rental office for the Town of Yonkers under the owenership of Yonkers Village Hall; and the Yonkers City Hall Receiver of Taxes Office.<br /></div><br /><p align="justify">The cabinets date from the 18th century. The wide pine floorboards are original, and probably milled locally.</p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">A - Dutch-tiled fireplace</span> </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBlJgrqReuyGlnvT7NH4Yi5mutLw0Gb1-hJLiYEw-x_E5whS4MYDEeIzdSgDiyEuU59qjmy2QOmnd7Mymt1-_nE7F7MJ2XbwTXRTg64W9WKhiEfDS0NcwsIwDwNKQn42sTNQYeNyoARI/s1600/Rm+101+-+fireplace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473460826381921042" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBlJgrqReuyGlnvT7NH4Yi5mutLw0Gb1-hJLiYEw-x_E5whS4MYDEeIzdSgDiyEuU59qjmy2QOmnd7Mymt1-_nE7F7MJ2XbwTXRTg64W9WKhiEfDS0NcwsIwDwNKQn42sTNQYeNyoARI/s400/Rm+101+-+fireplace.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br />The fireplace is surrounded with Delft tiles. "Some brown Dutch tiles with quaint figures representing cavaliers in armor, and women, with strange, horn-like head-dresses, holding birds perched on their hands" were found under layers of material when the house under went restoration in 1911. Matching tiles (a "conventional pattern, matching in color") were imported from the Netherlands to fill in for missing tiles (pp. 215-217, Hall, 1925). <p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493800146141075746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuevrFBbVyE3kxf0dkABnF5im-DJOhmuZzlTS07ZxSKbNaPCJ54LxvZ8Tcbudq-1wUi7MxdG5iUUQrFzcocg0MC0IdSyywJd37-zJxYkGszgxH3ZXagjsbrInXzoxw0PvYNE9r0FLruBA/s320/Rm+101+-+tiles.JPG" border="0" /> </p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Click here to return to photo tour main page.</a></p><p>......................................................................... <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/2-south-stair-hall.html">Click here to go to next room.</a></p>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-25370541355487581852008-05-20T15:55:00.000-04:002010-11-02T15:49:04.222-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhso1nRWcs4GyNQMAlACDBRhUoad17CPbSu030pwM97jiogF30wLA9TxrOD87tc_5Jh8CLKPmURm6Qgr_2Eat1MJAMQj1aFMqObFb7x6BVWjrdXhFLSIQTuLKEIhJSP5lgvGhAIcaHm-8E/s1600/Halloween+2010+Programs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531703855092061266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhso1nRWcs4GyNQMAlACDBRhUoad17CPbSu030pwM97jiogF30wLA9TxrOD87tc_5Jh8CLKPmURm6Qgr_2Eat1MJAMQj1aFMqObFb7x6BVWjrdXhFLSIQTuLKEIhJSP5lgvGhAIcaHm-8E/s400/Halloween+2010+Programs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For more information, please visit our <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/program-calendar.html">Calendar</a> page.</div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-45143844170200597792008-05-20T15:50:00.000-04:002009-10-10T10:00:19.667-04:00OCTOBER 8th, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX-VdKTnYCMtrsCX5omwngNF-CN7twkuqYW5D-VLPYIwwH2TzYRxqt6AVDPbvE8YIxUHn1u4H6gPTo0wV2VjgL39SPWO8HXGBN7jjPQKV20kWYd9XpyD9qdrZwQYRspxxiS0DEXEMDUPt/s1600-h/The+Forgotten+Melting+Pot.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381708872231885090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX-VdKTnYCMtrsCX5omwngNF-CN7twkuqYW5D-VLPYIwwH2TzYRxqt6AVDPbvE8YIxUHn1u4H6gPTo0wV2VjgL39SPWO8HXGBN7jjPQKV20kWYd9XpyD9qdrZwQYRspxxiS0DEXEMDUPt/s400/The+Forgotten+Melting+Pot.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Thursday, October 8th<br /><strong>THE <span style="color:#ff0000;">(FORGOTTEN)</span> MELTING POT: A QUADRICENTENNIAL PANEL DISCUSSION<br /></strong><em><br />A Quadricentennial expert panel discusses New York’s changing<br />cultural landscape and the contributions of underrepresented people. The panel will focus on the transitional 17th-century, but will look to various moments in history and the present day, elucidating African American, Native American, Dutch and women’s roles.<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">This event is free. Donations are warmly accepted.<br /></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Panelists include:</span><br />Moderator <span style="color:#ff0000;">Daniel Wolff</span>, author of <em>How Lincoln Learned to Read: Twelve Great Americans and the Educations That Made Them</em> and<em> A Glimpse of the Lenape</em>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sherrill Wilson</span>, Ph.D., urban anthropologist, author of <em>New York City’s African Slave Owners: A Social and Material Culture History</em>, and was the founding director of the Office of Public Education and Interpretation for the African Burial Ground National Monument (1993-2005).<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">David Oestricher</span>, Ph.D., independent, published scholar, curator of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum's exhibit <em>Lenape: Ellis Island's First Inhabitants</em>, and author of <em>Lenape: The First Inhabitants</em>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Tom Lake</span>, archaeologist and professor of anthropology at SUNY Dutchess Community College, is currently working at Woodlawn Manor in Orange County, where occupation dates from roughly 9,000 years ago to the Contact Period (the 17th century). </div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Martha Shattuck</span>, Ph.D., independent historian, is an editor and researcher for the New Netherland Project, writing articles on various aspects of New Netherland's history. She most recently acted as editor of <em>Explorers, Fortunes, and Love Letters: A Window on New Netherland</em>.<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">The evening will include:</span> </em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">6 p.m.</span> -<br />OBJECT ANALYSIS: Guests are invited to bring in their American "found objects," (whether Indian artifacts, African textiles or other items) for analysis by our panelists before the discussion. *<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">7 p.m.</span> -<br />Our PANEL DISCUSSION begins, immediately followed by an open Q & A session for the audience.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">8:30 p.m.</span> -<br />RECEPTION & book signing<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">*Certified consultant, art appraiser & writer Louise Devenish will also analyze objects (specializing in decorative art from the 18th-20th century). Please note no objects will be appraised during this event; objects will be given historical and cultural analysis.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br />This event is free. Donations are warmly accepted.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-63056092349351662612008-05-20T13:29:00.018-04:002010-08-01T12:07:54.995-04:002 - South Stair Hall<div align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494189691427149250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 465px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-qGddxkGeHgKphovi8an3zTpOO8v4HgA_PbRc46P94dKRlbCl1jGRoRF0Zj6cEnQfGvwDddT8rYTOUKfaETOY394hP3j7goN6ak36J8HoffoKBUDnQ_QibuHUPMvBvyhM-FgyiI9j78/s400/Rm+102+-+floor+plan.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">(click here to return to photo tour main page) </span></a></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">2 - South Stair Hall</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494192230170759650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJU1kCB1lZ87u1FOg51fJf2eH8GHVwQLkGOA1DJu8fs43TWKTUzaTqeHeyV9jP9izeFlUORwEHu2ZFgl22dKrTEMwyqKVI0wJuOSEhJodqJwL-fI0gmzjE4Lyn69V_Z1CG5l7NMcDY7b4/s400/Rm+102.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="justify">Part of the house’s original construction (c. 1682), this section of the house was the main entrance of the building until the North wing was added sometime in the mid-18th century. This area was renovated by Frederick Philipse II sometime between the 1720s and 1740s when he expanded the original structure to serve as a country home. The staircase is in the English Georgian style of that period. </p><br /><p align="justify"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">A- Dutch Door</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494187264149862658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzIQD84Hf5BaBfIUdd3pOnsQQa6_bMwOZzbypSk512Ilvl37VUkHJFZjg3zFuCR2wjXwlZa9P_iD11b2YQf_F7BzwFQ66mu4K1XGZ3D7pyyA9L0jBHhzdaL7ukl6WUHoNMv4mf-8z57I/s200/Rm+102+-+Dutch+door+-+open.jpg" border="0" /> </p><div align="justify">The Dutch door, divided in the middle, shows the Dutch heritage of the Philipse family and the continuing Dutch influence in the Hudson Valley. The hardware of the door includes four wrought iron strap hinges, a wrought iron spring latch, two wrought iron throw bolts, and a cast iron lock box with brass knob. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">B- Wall Studs </span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494187403415719202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtCnGnDx0-Vq3XlpJYvPHmtN1iJGSGQ2MKdll-W9m4L-5FqZ4WKD2XKsnz6S_j3guIlVV5ayCh-MUWSia-KgFzpnhrtGEq0R3g9KO_FCh5cVn3MneI9z0U6ENxBO8cFNL93p3wrpS80U/s200/Rm+102+-+Sapling+Stud.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="justify">While completing stabilization work on the southern portion of the Manor Hall, original plaster and lathe construction was found. The standout aspect of the construction was the studs made of red cedar saplings.<br /></div><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Click here to return to photo tour main page.</a><br /></p><p align="left"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/05/librarycity-office.html">Click here to go to previous room</a> ......................... <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-east-parlor.html">Click here to go to next room</a></p>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-38090239408515541302008-05-20T12:10:00.021-04:002010-08-01T11:42:51.061-04:003 - East Parlor<div align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494908263067671618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 465px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRd7v8tobrQ3hxKVS8RQR4d6e5cFkb2xrFaGW04YwR6gYMILK40Gih04UFJDntCg077AGZM9PCWtkik42z1Mmy84vhCkTErcanwxy0JvKC-joOEEbSH15Ili5WxtMb6ybDcJe_Ewg0Y2w/s400/Rm+103+-+floor+plan.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(click here to return to photo tour main page)</span></a></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">3 - East Parlor</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494929399737589186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYF2VjH60qa5kDO4NN0r6HBr777TIPBmMgwOSBwQXPV99odK6Ihyphenhyphenn-EWI9F9nVUwroiUFX_VDcKBmM88o1TpPPqvbWRYwFsHvyNv9bIMSHNm-y02N9sO3cO8cUpm41pDBcRPxsKbOXdTA/s400/Rm+103+-+NE+door+open.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><div align="justify">One of the most ornate rooms in the Manor Hall, this room was constructed between the 1720s and 1740s, under the ownership of Frederick Philipse II, and was renovated in the latest style in the 1750s by Frederick Philipse III. For the Philipse family, it is likely that this room served as a formal parlor for receiving guests. Other uses of the room include: the Village of Yonkers Clerks' Office, Yonkers City Hall City Clerks' Office, and Yonkers City Hall City Engineer's Office. </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">A- Rococo Ceiling</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494929710431106146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 358px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-e_Sb7aDX9cWsQg9fqoB1nW_rzCt5y4kKVN66K0xma5kre34jFaMSeLWFw-q17H5d__xXF7yUdv6iegaSWz8aNEjYjzIsO4dtWvhoMxT52ZpONU6uyFVaKtS36zMrXYKJ2hX9sPHtLM/s400/Rm+103+-+Rococo+Ceiling+-+Line+Drawing.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="justify">The ceiling, designed to look like a carved plaster ceiling, is made of papier-mâché and was installed during the occupancy of Frederick Philipse III. </p><p></p><p></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495305621553685266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppf6Oo6Ka5yocD7FkMy1DKmkSAvWdW9SFI7aIpH8yh1JNjAm8dJdRIaUnvqBv6Db481HydpOfTAhrh9iVJOX1KSCcH0vmTaToMWutnoMesok7lWzID0529T2ZLl_zReta1H5vBa-RM6c/s320/Rm+103+-+Rococo+Ceiling+-+Medalian+detail.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Most of the pre-molded papier-mâché details are Rococo ornaments such as floral borders and wreaths, tropical birds, and classical figures representing music and love.<br /></p><p></p><br /><p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495301505871351346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp5KT0BTWnNQWrkUIzxioM78qHAhubt6_HW56S_Zg84q8qL4j_ypHL2dbc6tFGZjUTOzXiV8FEg4iUFgz_Jbqv3dBA3-8_-oP9zjLR5lDULQj3GapU97KINwUhnWg-EwW6Dwr5in_LRs/s320/Rm+103+-+rococo+ceiling+-+busts+detail.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="justify">The ceiling is rare not only for its age, but also because of two bas relief figures (believed to be Alexander Pope and Sir Isaac Newton, respectively) set into cartouches on opposite sides of the ceiling.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">B - Wallpapers</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495308968279756162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEu3Wf-i0Fo0dJH7BIrfbTkd8wrj6HjRMdoGmhzT5Gik8GuZMoz2lDW2H4F41MWOYKhpfqF0Qjiyhyphenhypheni1r5UeId8DH6RBhhE1gwVDrNtMkZf5pTUheeXIJFqj9CNE3ZfuAqV3995iq9cw/s320/rm+103+-+Wallpaper+detail+-+together.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p>When removing woodwork in this room to complete paint analysis, researchers found two previously unknown wallpaper styles. Both patterns,which date to the late Victorian era, give us a clue to the decorative style of the offices located here when the Manor was owned by the Village/City of Yonkers.<br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Click here to return to photo tour main page.</a><br /><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/2-south-stair-hall.html">Click here to go to previous room</a> ......................... <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/4-east-stair-hall.html">Click here to go to next room</a></div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-57501110621543925352008-05-20T12:08:00.006-04:002010-07-20T12:39:56.047-04:004 - East Stair Hall<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbz-4AzUmZvNvDBjPQ9SoQd-g1mMJvaiEPNyoqdho73Z9BigkFJO_WZdifOI2rc38XNdTaX-Hk9wuaa1gaiQxxf-ZBxCo4mwve5SDHb4g_hccYdRKjWxmd0GZqriOrO6HH2apY7d9jdo/s1600/Rm+104+-+floor+plan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496025003353032194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 465px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbz-4AzUmZvNvDBjPQ9SoQd-g1mMJvaiEPNyoqdho73Z9BigkFJO_WZdifOI2rc38XNdTaX-Hk9wuaa1gaiQxxf-ZBxCo4mwve5SDHb4g_hccYdRKjWxmd0GZqriOrO6HH2apY7d9jdo/s400/Rm+104+-+floor+plan.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">(click here to return to photo tour main page)</span> </a><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">4 - East Stair Hall</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496021587279805346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbf2WniW0dSdSov676AlbY62PVAmxze-OOjMYPy_Fvna7V81YXFG_VnFe0KTtQCOvY9Op2Q5klJh6gVaRO7-OjGUMNcb5fcXljTl-VCO-oH_GbdCK54Jy5sI2zOZzl6I_7yym79cs0Bc/s400/Rm+104.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p align="justify"></p></div><div align="justify">This room became the main entrance to the Manor when the final wing was added to the building in the mid-18th century. The wear on the stairs came from heavy use when the building was Yonkers City Hall.<br /></div><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">A - Balustrade</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496023068148829394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT33X2UdlTXR3_9DuvaBn3RLbRhBwlciRulD6BpH201SU3fm4YRs50uDy027OUKUXhSSD6fWX0L4Liyy3gSfrLzHcE25UJndqHH-Qzd5L5MvKwkkXYK-FAIFic3urflkOhAOkEbZ0NY2c/s320/Rm+104+-+Newel+posts.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"></div><div align="justify">As can be seen in the image above, the East Stair Hall has a more elaborate staircase than that in the South Stair Hall. Its turned and carved mahogany balusters (on the left) were "in fashion" when this room was added in the mid-1700s, while the South staircase has more humble pine balusters (on the right) from an earlier period.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Click here to return to photo tour main page.</a> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-east-parlor.html">Click here to go to previous room</a> ......................... Click here to go to next room</p></div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-51455579817372208602008-05-19T15:26:00.000-04:002009-10-04T15:49:32.203-04:00OCTOBER 3RD, 2009<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMiBcme8ksX14Vrn3tP2qlup2kjtVb5Pzu30kU2d8I1FSqXQIPQC3AKTalaiycSQYiv3NFg-GbjjLxiQJjsO_kBqemF4_ZzSYHzeUWqEaYQPAwrgqm9XglyVpOPPVmnjDiB7xCkZnfRt7/s1600-h/ed+levine%27s+hudson+fulton+book.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727225667324130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMiBcme8ksX14Vrn3tP2qlup2kjtVb5Pzu30kU2d8I1FSqXQIPQC3AKTalaiycSQYiv3NFg-GbjjLxiQJjsO_kBqemF4_ZzSYHzeUWqEaYQPAwrgqm9XglyVpOPPVmnjDiB7xCkZnfRt7/s400/ed+levine%27s+hudson+fulton+book.jpg" border="0" /></a> Saturday, October 3rd, 5:30 PM</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">BOOK EVENT: ED LEVINE’S HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION OF 1909</span></strong></div><div align="center">Reading, discussion and book signing for the recent publication of the postcard history book <em><span style="color:#cc9933;">Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909</span></em></div><div align="center">Free admission </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-39568722013037204432008-05-18T14:24:00.000-04:002010-05-29T11:19:16.527-04:00Philipse Manor Hall Closed Until Further Notice<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Click <a href="http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com/2010/05/latest-information-on-philipse-manor.html">here</a> for the latest information regarding the closure.</span></div><br /><div align="justify">YONKERS, N.Y. (May 18, 2010) –Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, the museum and grounds, is closed to the public until further notice. There are no tours, public programs, or community meetings at the museum and the parking lot, picnic tables, and grounds are not available for public use.<br /><br />In February, the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation released a list of 57 State Parks and Historic Sites, including Philipse Manor Hall SHS, which were identified for closure and an additional 22 facilities where services would be reduced. These actions were recommended in order to achieve the 2010-11 agency savings target and to help address the State's historic fiscal difficulties, including a more than $9 billion budget gap.<br /><br />As there is no approved state budget at this time, the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation has neither the funding nor the authorization to keep Philipse Manor Hall open.<br /><br />The historic site is one of six state historic sites and 12 parks administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Taconic Region: <a href="http://www.nysparks.com/">http://www.nysparks.com/</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />###</div>Frederick Philipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363050686441167121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-83372493854142229622008-05-18T13:38:00.000-04:002009-10-01T13:37:32.522-04:00RIDE THE TRAIN!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349499077664876002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFE-QAZqH9PFTK08sKQRkD5R3bhRqn4zgmS2AcuZHRHk0oTYcS0N9hrtw2xPY6A61nHY7_hLujkaqYcUrK-z6MnIc-_aqGOS-focwn5myQFOSfO6iN8yPifp7fknafy2bd5xcBeT6l5D1B/s400/ADayontheHudson4C.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Ride the Metro North to Yonkers</span></strong> between April 25th and September 30th, 2009, and you'll be treated to a 3-stop adventure that explores Philipse Manor Hall, The Beczack Environmental Education Center and The Science Barge--all for one small fee! It's an eco-friendly way to visit a new part of New York.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>This Quadricentennial year, wouldn't you like to interact more closely with the Hudson River?</strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"> <em>A Day on the Hudson</em> allows you to do just that. </span></span><br />Please consult the following website to learn about each particular site, the special events they'll be hosting during the Getaway program, and their contact information: <a href="http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_beczak.htm">http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_beczak.htm</a><br /><br />Philipse Manor will be open for tours at 12, 2 and 3 p.m. during <em>A Day on the Hudson </em>weekends, or by appointment. Our events will be posted on this blog regularly, so that you can stay up-to-date on what we have in store for you during the Getaway program! <em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Please note that during days on which programs are scheduled, we will not run tours, unless by special appointment.</span></em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343780495668119426.post-2994889226976320122008-05-17T14:01:00.000-04:002009-09-15T10:48:58.622-04:00SEPTEMBER 2009: Native American Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OC8IkryfIpFVzfCbdzOJZAnjqYJaADsNmbZwwHXtc-jzRZSidymVRm9ln6VKM82DFLYlMN_I0UDd9UC3HkE6BNbfxUvuNb_hcMLk4x2quPQd4c_XQsneLGYeU0-QRmMR6HUUJGDVTyJl/s1600-h/Native+American+Village.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359862248697412002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OC8IkryfIpFVzfCbdzOJZAnjqYJaADsNmbZwwHXtc-jzRZSidymVRm9ln6VKM82DFLYlMN_I0UDd9UC3HkE6BNbfxUvuNb_hcMLk4x2quPQd4c_XQsneLGYeU0-QRmMR6HUUJGDVTyJl/s400/Native+American+Village.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>YONKERS, N.Y. (July 22, 2009) – Autumn 2009 may mark the anniversary of Henry Hudson’s ventures into the area, but it also begs the question: <em>Who was already here?</em> We welcome you to explore the answer during Philipse Manor Hall’s Native American Day on September 12, 2009, from 12-3 p.m. Discover the rich history and legacy of the native population of the area through craft, storytelling and the reading of artifacts.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Archaeologist and educator John Kraft of Lenape Lifeways</span></strong> will erect a lean-to and museum exhibit that explore the lives of the Lenape/Delaware Indians. Examine tools, weapons, clothing and musical instruments while discussing the family life, dwellings, diet, spiritual beliefs and technology of the Lenape.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Taino speaker, storyteller and poet Bobby Gonzalez</strong></span>, who has performed in venues from Carnegie Hall to the Museum of the American Indian, will present an an ongoing interactive storytelling session, Ancient Legends of the Lenape Indians. Gonzalez will perform The Beginnings of Turtle Island, The Boy Who Lives with the Bears and The Origin of Corn.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Artist, poet and musician Arthur Kirmss</strong></span> links the heritage of Algonquian American Indian groups with arriving Europeans by demonstrating the practice of making wampum shell beads as it was done in the 17th century! The bead would become a medium of exchange for New Amsterdam as Europeans adopted and re-branded the beads into currency.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Native American Day is free of charge and open to all ages.</strong></span> For further information, please call 914-965-4027 or email <a href="mailto:Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us">Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us</a>. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1