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Saw Mill River Heritage Tour

Location

Philipse Manor Hall and Downtown Yonkers
29 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701

40.935659 -73.899429

County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 7, 2019, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Philipse Manor Hall and downtown Yonkers have both shaped and been shaped by the Saw Mill River. This walking tour follows the Saw Mill, or Nepperhan, River from its mouth at the Hudson. Patrons will learn about the growth and development of Yonkers from 1682 to present and discuss how these changes in Yonkers are connected to larger trends in New York and United States history. Organization Hosting the Event NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

Registration

Cash or check only. $5 per adult $3 per senior or student. Free for members of the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and children under 12 years old. Group discounts available.

Additional Information

Walking tour along city street with gradual hills. The tour begins at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and ends in nearby Van der Donck Park, across the street from the Manor Hall.

Event Duration (hours): 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Not suitable for children under age 5.
Length (miles): 1 mile
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly
Walking Distance to Amtrak or Metro North Station
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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