This event is in the past.It took place on March 7, 2026 at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.




Master Backgammon, the 17th-century English tables game, in the grand rooms of a 340-year-old Hudson Valley manor. You'll roll dice and race counters on period boards, then explore other historical games at your own pace.
Historic manor house
Hands-on history
Family-friendly
Board game workshop
Tips
🏛️"The most balanced, inclusive, local history museum I've yet visited"
👞"hearing your shoes on the original floorboards below you is amazing"
👥bring a partner or come solo to make new friends
Free
Historical Games: Learn to Play Backgammon
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Master Backgammon, the 17th-century English tables game, in the grand rooms of a 340-year-old Hudson Valley manor. You'll roll dice and race counters on period boards, then explore other historical games at your own pace.
Historic manor house
Hands-on history
Family-friendly
Board game workshop
Tips
🏛️"The most balanced, inclusive, local history museum I've yet visited"
👞"hearing your shoes on the original floorboards below you is amazing"
👥bring a partner or come solo to make new friends
Free
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