FEBRUARY 2009: The Geography of Philipse

From February 20 - 27th at 1 p.m., the staff of Philipse Manor Hall will offer a special tour entitled The Museum's Tentacles. If geography tickles your fancy, this place-based talk will connect the myriad of dots between the Philipse Family and their origins, trade routes and lasting geographic legacies. The museum today has tentacles extending around the world.

This tour will be offered once daily, or by request. Regular admission fees apply: Adults $5, Students/Seniors $3, Children Under 12: FREE.

Please remember that the Manor is closed to the public on Mondays.

JANUARY 2009: Create Your Own Exhibit

The winter months need a little color...

This January, we invite visitors to lend their artistic abilities to Philipse Manor Hall, where we will hold two art-making sessions. Join us on Saturday, January 17th or Saturday, January 31st from 1-3 p.m. to learn a bit about how museums make exhibits, followed by art-making and the hanging of your work on our very own Community Gallery walls.

Each session's work will hang in the gallery for two weeks, and admission to the gallery is free. This program is free with regular admission, which means you are welcome to take a tour of the house on the same ticket.

Children under 12 are always FREE, Students/Seniors $3, Adults $4. All ages are welcome!

To RSVP or inquire further, please contact Brittany Wheeler, Museum Programs Coordinator, at (914) 965-4027 or Brittany.Wheeler@oprhp.state.ny.us

400 Knock on the oldest door in town!

October 31, 2008: A gigantic thank-you to everyone that made our Trick-or-Treat at the Manor such a success!

400 people came to the Manor to knock on the oldest door in town, and enjoyed the house by night. We had a creepy scavenger hunt, a rollicking good time during our costume contest, a fantastic pianist from Sarah Lawrence College, and much more!

We look forward to offering more community events like this at the Manor! Thanks again, and come visit us soon!