Revolutionary Harvest Festival
Visitors can interact with costumed military and civilian reenactors, including General George Washington on horseback, and watch demonstrations of 18th-century crafts like joinery, spinning, and food preservation. Guests can try operating a cider press, learn quill and ink writing, make vegetable art prints, and play colonial lawn and tavern games. The event also features live period music, an English Country Dance workshop, tabletop miniature wargaming, and a code-breaking espionage mission across the grounds.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Free admission. Official site
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Hours
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Food & Drink
Food and beverages are available at Yonkers RiverFest downtown, just down the street.
Parking
The Philipse Manor Hall parking lot is reserved for performers. Parking is available at the Warburton Garage next door. The page recommends public transportation if possible, including the Westchester County Bee Bus Line or Metro North to Yonkers Station.
Location
Tips & Advice
- The Philipse Manor Hall parking lot is reserved for performers, but parking is available next door at the Warburton Garage.
- Public transit is recommended; Metro-North stops at the nearby Yonkers Station and several Bee-Line buses stop directly in front of the site.
- No partner is needed to join the English Country Dance workshop.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the espionage activity?
Visitors explore the grounds, meet historical figures, and use a special activity code book to collect intelligence and decipher secret messages.
What types of historical games can visitors play?
Guests can play lawn games such as Graces, lawn bowling, hoop and stick, and cup and ball, as well as tavern games like Shut the Box and Captain's Mistress.
Is food available at the festival?
The event coincides with Yonkers RiverFest, which offers food, beverage, and retail options throughout downtown Yonkers just down the street.
What is the Westchester County Forage War activity?
It is an all-ages tabletop gaming scenario based on historical raids where participants command miniature armies of Patriot or Crown forces and roll dice to achieve victory.
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