Sherwood House Museum

Sherwood House Museum Built in 1740, historic Sherwood House Museum is maintained by the Yonkers Historical Society. There is free parking available on site.

One of the few remaining pre-Revolutionary War houses in the New York metropolitan area, the historic Sherwood House was built in 1740 by Thomas Sherwood, who was a farmer, constable, and a tax collector of the Town of Yonkers. The farmhouse was built on land leased from British loyalist Frederick Philipse III, whose vast manor extended from Spuyten Duyvil at what is now the northern tip of Manhat

tan Island all the way up north to the Croton River. After the Revolutionary War, the Philipse family lost all claim to their land when it was confiscated by the State of New York. Thomas Sherwood’s son, Stephen, purchased his father’s farm in 1785 at an auction of seized properties. In 1801 Yonkers’ first physician, Dr. John Ingersoll, purchased the Sherwood House, where he resided and practiced medicine until his death in 1827. He was known for using remedies from the herbs grown in his garden. Afterwards, for close to a century Frederick Weed and his descendants owned the homestead. The last private owners established Yonkers’ first Italian restaurant, which was in business through the early 1950’s. The property eventually came into the possession of the Consolidated Edison Company of New York. They leased the land and gave ownership of Sherwood House and the two outer buildings to the Yonkers Historical Society in 1955 on the condition that Sherwood House be preserved as a museum. Since then the restoration and preservation of this landmark has been carried on by the Yonkers Historic Society through gifts of funds, furniture, artifacts, and the countless hours of work put in by many public-spirited citizens that have dedicated their personal time to keeping this priceless landmark a living lesson in Yonkers history. Sherwood House is the oldest farmhouse in Yonkers and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

It's our anniversary! The Sherwood House Museum opened today in 1962. 🎂🎈🎊🪅🎉😁
07/15/2026

It's our anniversary! The Sherwood House Museum opened today in 1962. 🎂🎈🎊🪅🎉😁

Visit Sherwood House Museum today and make your very own bees wax candle.
06/07/2026

Visit Sherwood House Museum today and make your very own bees wax candle.

Stop by the barn at Sherwood House Museum to watch her work. You can even make your own bees wax candle.
06/07/2026

Stop by the barn at Sherwood House Museum to watch her work. You can even make your own bees wax candle.

Sherwood House Museum is open today.
06/07/2026

Sherwood House Museum is open today.

It’s a beautiful day at Sherwood House - no rain in sight!! Come out to learn table looming, carding, and beeswax candl...
06/07/2026

It’s a beautiful day at Sherwood House - no rain in sight!! Come out to learn table looming, carding, and beeswax candle rolling, and play with some historical outdoor games!

Plus, we’ve got snacks and a 25% off sale going on in the cottage - can’t wait to see you!!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in colonial times?Bring the family to Sherwood House Museum this Sunday ...
06/03/2026

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in colonial times?

Bring the family to Sherwood House Museum this Sunday and get fully immersive by trying carding, table looming, rolling beeswax candles and playing outdoor historical games. Tours of the museum will also be available.

A little history, a little crafting, lots of old-fashioned fun.

🏢 Sherwood House Museum, 340 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

🗓️ Sunday, June 7, 2026

⏰ 1-4 pm

💰 Event is free, no registration required

🇺🇸 AMERICA IS TURNING 250…SO WE’RE GIVING YOU 25% OFF! 🇺🇸In honor of America 250, all patriotic merchandise in the shop ...
05/26/2026

🇺🇸 AMERICA IS TURNING 250…SO WE’RE GIVING YOU 25% OFF! 🇺🇸

In honor of America 250, all patriotic merchandise in the shop will be 25% off through June 28th. Be sure to stop in and celebrate with us!

Show off your patriotic spirit year-round with these comfy 100% cotton crew socks. We have them in both men’s and women’s sizes - but at this price, they won’t last. Come check them - and our entire inventory - out any Sunday between now and June 28th!

🗓️ Sale runs every Sunday, 1-4 pm, May 24th through June 28th
🏢 Sherwood House Museum, 340 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

🇺🇸 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN SPIRIT. 25% OFF TO CELEBRATE! 🇺🇸Join us as we celebrate America 250 with special savings throug...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN SPIRIT. 25% OFF TO CELEBRATE! 🇺🇸

Join us as we celebrate America 250 with special savings throughout the shop! For instance, we have these 15 ounce America 250 mugs - perfect for showing off your red, white, and blue spirit while enjoying a large cup of your favorite brew. Whether you’re from Yonkers or elsewhere in Westchester County, we’ve got you covered. Come check out our entire inventory while they last!

🗓️ Every Sunday, 1-4 pm, May 24th through June 28th
🏢 Sherwood House Museum, 340 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

🇺🇸 CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 - ENJOY 25% OFF PATRIOTIC MERCHANDISE! 🇺🇸America is turning 250 - and we’re celebrating with ...
05/23/2026

🇺🇸 CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 - ENJOY 25% OFF PATRIOTIC MERCHANDISE! 🇺🇸

America is turning 250 - and we’re celebrating with 25% off all patriotic merchandise in our museum gift shop! We’ve got all sorts of interesting things - like this American Revolutionary War Adventures young readers series by Robert Skead. Buy 1 or get all 3!
Come check out our entire inventory and show your red, white, and blue spirit.

🗓️ Every Sunday, 1-4 pm, May 24th through June 28th
🏢 Sherwood House Museum, 340 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

BRING THE FAMILY OUT TO SHERWOOD HOUSE FOR A SPINNING CLASS…no, not THAT kind of spinning class 😉😂Come learn how wool wa...
05/20/2026

BRING THE FAMILY OUT TO SHERWOOD HOUSE FOR A SPINNING CLASS…no, not THAT kind of spinning class 😉😂

Come learn how wool was prepared long ago by trying your hand at carding wool and weaving on a table loom. Plus, you’ll also learn how to roll your own beeswax candles and play traditional games like corn hole. Tours of the museum will also be available.

A little history, a little crafting, lots of old-fashioned fun.

🏢 Sherwood House Museum, 340 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

🗓️ Sunday, June 7, 2026

⏰ 1-4 pm

💰 Event is free, no registration required

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340 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY
10710

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(914) 961-8940

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