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A Family Day at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site Yonkers, New York November 16, 2019 Discover Revolutionary Yonkers: A Family Day at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site Yonkers, New York Schedule of Activities and Presentations Special Guest: Yonkers First Lady Mary Calvi will be available during much of the day, to interact with visitors. Ms Calvi, author, Dear George, Dear Mary: A novel of George Washington’s First Love is also a television journalist. 1.Re-enactors on the Grounds from 11:00am - 3:00pm Re-enactors will interact with the public and perform music, drills, maneuvers, and demonstrations throughout the day. Family-friendly. Schedule changes may occur. On the hour at 11:00, 12:00 1:00, and 2:00: Special scheduled demonstrations from re-enactors begin on the hour with introductory and explanatory remarks and Q & A. 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Dave Lota as Mounted Loyalist (with Huckleberry) 12:00 pm Hearts-of-Oak (Revolutionary War militia company, with fife and drum musicians, adults and children in authentic uniforms. This company included private Alexander Hamilton) TBD Fusilier Regiment von Knyphausen (Recreating the life and times of a Hessian Regiment in America.) 2. Speakers and Presentations in the Mansion, Second Floor Gothic Room 11:15 am Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests Followed by “How and Why We Commemorate the American Revolution” Presenter: Michael Crowder earned his Ph.D. from the Graduate Center, CUNY, and is currently Public Historian at the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies, Iona College, and teaches courses at Queens College, CUNY. Currently at work on a book about Thomas Paine, he has written and lectured widely on the American Revolutionary Era. 11:45 am “Tibbett's Decision: A Common Yonkers farmer Sides with the British: Why?” Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness . who could disagree with that? It turns out that a great many common Westchester farmers did not see the Revolution in those terms. How did local politics and the reality of living in a war zone influence a Yonkers farmer to remain loyal to Great Britain? What were consequences of his decision? Presenter: Nick Dembowski is the President of the Kingsbridge Historical Society. He writes and speaks about the history of the Northwest Bronx and vicinity. Current projects include preserving Revolutionary Fort No. 2 on Spuyten Duyvil Hill and raising awareness of the enslaved Black community in the colonial Bronx. He is also the Museum Manager at the Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park. 12:15 pm “Daniel Nimham, Wappinger sachem: the Battle of Kingsbridge and the Stockbridge Indians” Presenter: Gil Cryinghawk Tarbox A Native American Indian, Cryinghawk was a founder of the spiritual musical group called the Nimham Mountain Singers. The group recently performed at the 19th annual Daniel Nimham Pow Wow. Cryinghawk has researched and speaks emotionally about Chief Daniel Nimham who joined the Patriot cause but lost his life in the Battle of Kingsbridge in 1778. *****Outdoor Grounds 1:00 - 1:30pm***** No Indoor Presentations - Special Re-enactors’ Demonstrations 1:30 pm Philipse Manor Hall in the Revolutionary War Frederick Philipse III, lord of the manor, sided early on with the royal cause, and his manor house at Yonkers soon became confiscated by the rebels. Situated within the no- man’s-land between the Continental and British lines, the manor house changed hands, at times a British headquarters and at times a rebel headquarters. Hessian auxiliary troops, British regulars, loyalists, Continentals from New England and the south, Native Americans, and persons of African ancestry all played a role here, while the civilians, both patriot and loyalist families, frequently experienced violence and robbery. Each of these diverse groups experienced the Revolutionary War differently and each tells a different story. Presenter: Erik Weiselberg, a Westchester County native, holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Oregon (1999). Dr. Weiselberg is a social studies teacher who regularly brings local history into his classroom. He also supervises select students who conduct local history research as part of their senior internships. Dr.Weiselberg also serves as the Village Historian of Irvington, New York, and the principal historian of Revolutionary Westchester 250. 3. Press Event and Brief Words from Special Guests in the Gothic Room: 2:15-2:55 pm Elected officials, presenters, volunteers and other special guests recognized with brief words of welcome and thanks 3:00 – 4:00 pm (All other activities concluded at 3:00 pm) 4. Special Featured One-hour Theatrical Performance: A Revolutionary of her Own! The Story of the American Heroine: Deborah Sampson. On the stage in the Gothic Room Performer: Judith Kalaora The founder of History-at-Play, Judith Kalaora holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts for Syracuse University, and completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London. In this highly acclaimed one-woman show, A Revolution of Her Own, Kalaora depicts the real Sampson, who bound her chest, dressed as a man and served bravely as a Continental soldier. Sampson saw action in Westchester County. Questions from the audience are answered at the conclusion of the performance, first as Sampson, and then as Kalaora. This is a family friendly performance, but parental discretion is advised. Throughout the Day until 3:00 pm Display provided by Yonkers Sculpture Vinnie Bagwell, creator of the Enslaved African Rain Garden Children’s Arts and Crafts Hands-On Activities: Tables for fun activities for all ages: Make Revolutionary tri-corn hats and bonnets Light snacks and beverages: Organized by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall Information Table: Lists of local eateries, the day’s schedule, upcoming events and materials from local groups, historic sites and business groups. Volunteers available to answer questions. .
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