The Philipsburg Manor Case Study

1881

After Thomas Moran (American, born England, 1837–1926)

This image is an imagined rendering of Henry Hudson's voyage up the river that would later be named after him. Philipsburg Manor stands just south of the highlands shown here.

Historic Hudson Valley, Gift of the Heirs of William and Ruth Diebold.

1784

Unknown

Colonial mills and plantations grew up along the Hudson and its tributaries. Colonists took advantage of waterways for transportation and of water power for industry.

Historic Hudson Valley, Gift of La Duchesse de Talleyrand.

1750

Joseph Reade (English, born New York, 1694–1771)

This single page from the lengthy inventory of Adolph Philipse's estate includes the names of the enslaved individuals living at Philipsburg Manor, Upper Mills.

Adolph Philipse estate records. Manuscripts and Archives Division. The New York Public Library. Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations.

1954

Visitors to Philipsburg Manor in the 1950s learned about the Dutch history of the site, but not about enslaved community.

Historic Hudson Valley.

1969

The mill at Philipsburg Manor was restored in 1969.

Historic Hudson Valley.

c. 1695

Unknown

Adolph Philipse, merchant and politician, the owner of Philipsburg Manor.

Artist unknown / Museum of the City of New York. 33.45.

Coopering, or barrel-making, was a specialized skill in the colonial economy.

Historic Hudson Valley.

Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Historic Hudson Valley.