Yonkers' Philipse Manor Hall Hosts Annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration

YONKERS, N.Y. – Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers will host its annual St. Nicholas Day celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Philipse Manor Hall is an historic site.
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by Javier Simon

11/19/2014 4:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Day celebrates the holiday season and recognizes the Dutch origins of Philipse Manor Hall.

Programming will contain Dutch holiday traditions featuring performance artist April Armstrong. Starting at 2 p.m., Armstrong will tell stories and sing songs reflecting how the first Dutch settlers in the area celebrated the holidays.

Crafts will be available for children before and after the performance, and refreshments will be served.

Admission is free. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 914- 232-5651, ext. 103.

The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is at 29 Warburton Ave. in Yonkers.

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