Philipsburg Manor House, Historic manor and trading complex in Sleepy Hollow, United States.
Philipsburg Manor House is a stone colonial-era building sitting on riverside land in Sleepy Hollow. The property includes the main house furnished with period pieces, a working water mill that ground grain, and a reconstructed farmhouse that housed tenants.
Frederick Philipse obtained royal permission from the British Crown in 1693 and built this manorial estate on the newly granted land. Over more than a century, the property became one of the region's most influential commercial operations.
The manor reveals daily life across the whole estate through its rooms and grounds, showing how the household and its workers moved through the seasons. Visitors experience how people of different status lived and worked side by side on this property.
The grounds are easily walkable and spread out enough to explore multiple buildings at your own pace. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be moving between the main house, the mill, and the farmhouse throughout your visit.
An important historical document, the Philipsburg Proclamation, was written at this site and offered freedom during the Revolutionary War. This document marks a turning point in the property's complex story.
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