Sunday Activities From Philipse Manor Hall: A Walking Tour And A Classical Guitar Concert
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On Sunday, November 8, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will offer two events to the public: the Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour and a classical guitar concert. The Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour will depart the museum (29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY) at 1:00 PM and explore Yonkers historic downtown area, including the daylighted Saw Mill River, Yonkers Train Station, Yonkers Recreation Pier, the Enslaved African Rain Garden, and more. We ll cover Yonkers history from its early Indigenous origins to the present, with emphasis on the 18th and 19th centuries. If you ve ever wondered how and why Yonkers developed, and what the downtown used to look like, this is the tour for you! Tickets for this 1 mile, 90 minute walking tour are $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and include admission to the museum. Tickets may be reserved by calling 914-965-4027 or emailing [email protected]. At 2:00 PM, Philipse Manor Hall has partnered with the Chaminade Music Club of Yo