Philipsburg Manor
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Philipsburg Manor is a living history museum centered around a 1750s milling and trading complex. The site features meticulously preserved colonial-era architecture and grounds. long_description_potoo
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Aug 29
Get Hands-On With History. Every weekend there's a new chance to explore with crafts, live demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
Aug 29
Harvest season is coming! Discover different food preservation techniques and learn how different groups of the past used drying, canning, and smoking to preserve their food. Pickle radishes, create a fragrant scent sachet, and learn about home composting.
Sep 5
Wrap up the summer with a feast of cultures and flavors! Watch cooking demonstrations of grain-based staple foods from around the world with chefs like Rene Leon and Voila Afrique.
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What's the vibe
Walking through the grounds feels like stepping back into the year 1750. The atmosphere is educational and immersive, driven by enthusiastic guides who bring the colonial era to life through engaging storytelling.ambiance_potoo
What people are saying
Visitors highlight the highly engaging and enthusiastic tour guides who deliver detailed, personal, and educational information. The site is noted as a fantastic destination for school field trips due to its immersive historical presentations.reviews_potoo
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Details
381 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Open seasonally
About
The manor is named after the Dutch-born landowner who established this thriving trading hub. It serves as a preserved window into the colonial era, showcasing the complex milling and trade operations of the mid-18th century.story_potoo