Unit 2 - Chapter 4: Life in Colonial New York
Unit 2: Field Trip - Philipsburg Manor
Philipsburg Manor, located in Sleepy Hollow, NY, was the home of Frederick Philipse, the richest man in New York during the 1700s. Today, visitors can come to the manor to experience what life was like on a working manor during colonial times.
Festivals
Pinkster day is an annual holiday which marks the beginning of the spring season. Originally celebrated by African Americans, the Pinkster tradition continues today at the Philipsburg Manor with the Pinkster Festival.
The Grist Mill
Built in the late 1600s, the mill at Philipsburg Manor was powered by water, which turned the mill-wheel, grinding grains into flour. The mill was reconstructed in the 1960s and still works today!
The Manor House
The Manor House at Philipsburg Manor was a center of commercial enterprise with world-wide connections during the colonial period. The house was built in 1680, and was fully restored in the 1960s. Today, five of the ten rooms in the house have been fully furnished, which allows visitors to have a hands-on experience.
The Herb Garden
Today, volunteers do the daily tasks and chores at Philipsburg Manor, but during colonial times, these tasks were done by enslaved Africans. African slaves helped build the manor, which had additional housing for up to forty families.
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Philipsburg Manor offers many educational opportunities.
West Point Museum
The oldest military museum in the Western Hemisphere, located in West Point, NY.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Located just outside of the Philipsburg Manor, this site is host to many historic locations related to "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.
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