Westchester Women Celebrated for Revolutionary War Roles

Philipse Manor Hall to host lecture on the contributions of local women during the American Revolution.

Mar. 9, 2026 at 3:03pm

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Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Friends of Philipse Manor Hall are presenting a lecture titled 'Revolutionary Women of Westchester County' by Yonkers City Historian Mary Hoar. The event will take place both in-person and online, highlighting the often overlooked efforts and labor of women during the American Revolution in Westchester County and beyond.

Why it matters

The American Revolution is typically portrayed as the work of men, but women played critical yet underappreciated roles in the fight for independence. This lecture aims to shed light on the contributions of Revolutionary era women in Westchester, a key battleground during the war.

The details

The lecture will be delivered by Mary Hoar, the Yonkers City Historian and a lifelong educator. Hoar is involved with several local historical organizations and also writes a weekly column on local history. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, and in-person tickets are free to the public.

  • The lecture will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7 PM.
  • The in-person event will be held at the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.

The players

Mary Hoar

The Yonkers City Historian and a lifelong educator. She is the President of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council, president emerita of the Yonkers Historical Society, and serves on several other local historical organizations.

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

The site where the lecture on Revolutionary Women of Westchester County will be held.

Friends of Philipse Manor Hall

The organization sponsoring the lecture series and providing free in-person tickets to the public.

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What they’re saying

“Although often overlooked or ignored, the American Revolution hinged on the labor and efforts of women of all backgrounds.”

— Mary Hoar, Yonkers City Historian

What’s next

The lecture is free and open to the public, both in-person and virtually via YouTube Live. Attendees can reserve their spot for the in-person event by calling 914-965-4027 or emailing philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov.

The takeaway

This event highlights the crucial yet often unrecognized contributions of women during the American Revolution, providing an important opportunity to learn about the overlooked role of Westchester's female patriots in the fight for independence.