Journey to Colonial America
Cross the millpond bridge and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent and a thriving milling and trading complex.
Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour the manor house, where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life the stories of the Philipse family and the enslaved community.
Visit the activity center and explore the daily life and labor of the Manor’s diverse inhabitants.
Hear the Manor’s history from the perspective of those who lived and toiled there.
May 12 – Dec 17
Fridays-Sundays + Memorial Day, June 19, July 3, 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day
Saturdays + Sundays – November 18-26
Guided tours between 10:30am-3:30pm
Last tour at 2:30pm in December
Plan ahead and save! Prices are $2 more for same day admission.
Adult: $15
Senior (65+): $12
Young Adult (18-25): $12
Child (3-17): $10
Members + Children under 3: FREE
Tickets are exchangeable to another date/time slot if that date/time has availability, up to 48 hours in advance of your reserved time slot. There is a $2.50 per ticket exchange fee. Please see Historic Hudson Valley’s Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy for more details.
Phone purchases are subject to a surcharge.
Directions
GPS address for Philipsburg Manor:
381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
GPS address for overflow lot:
100 Continental St., Sleepy Hollow, NY
FAQs
Is photography allowed?
Photography and video recording for personal use are permitted on the grounds. No photography of any kind is permitted inside the house. Audio recording of the tours is also not permitted.
Are there group or school tours available?
We welcome groups of 10 or more at Philipsburg Manor. See more information about our group tours.
Philipsburg Manor has a variety of school programs designed for grades K-12. Learn more.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
Visitor Center and Site Access
- Handicapped parking is available at the Visitor Center as well as handicapped restrooms.
- The entire site (including the Visitor Center) is about 5 acres.
Historic Core
- The historic core has limited wheelchair accessibility. The grist mill, the barn, and the lower kitchen and first floor of the Manor House are accessible using ramps. The Activity Center and the second floor of the Manor House are not wheelchair accessible.
- There are a few steps into each building. There is a narrow, steep flight of 12 stairs from the first to the second floor of the Manor House and another similar flight of stairs back down to the first floor.
Are there nearby dining options?
Snacks are available to purchase before or after your tour in Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center. There are also many excellent options in the area. Find a restaurant now.
Is Philipsburg Manor available for location shoots?
Commercial shoots are rarely permitted. We will consider requests from well-funded productions that would have minimal impact on our visitors, staff, and historic sites. Filming inside our historic homes is never permitted.
We cannot accommodate student or independent films.
For more information, contact Karen Clark at kclark@hudsonvalley.org.Are service dogs permitted at Philipsburg Manor?
Yes, service dogs are welcome.
