Morris-Jumel Mansion

Morris-Jumel Mansion Oldest remaining residence in Manhattan, built in 1765. NYC museum open to the public.
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General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters, residence of Eliza Jumel, temporary home of Aaron Burr, and workplace of Anne Northup. MISSION: As Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, built in 1765, preserves, collects, and interprets history, culture, and the arts to explore inclusive narratives that engage and inspire diverse audiences. We provide free an

d low-cost educational opportunities for learners of all ages and partner with neighborhood organizations to serve our surrounding community. VISION: One of the nation’s foremost historic house museums, Morris-Jumel Mansion, located in Upper Manhattan, empowers audiences to create relevant contemporary connections to the histories of the Mansion, its collections, the land, and its people, past and present.

Cheers for the 2026 Outstanding Community Service Award recipients to be recognized by the Morris-Jumel Mansion: Curtis ...
09/02/2026

Cheers for the 2026 Outstanding Community Service Award recipients to be recognized by the Morris-Jumel Mansion: Curtis L. Archer and Laurie Cumbo. These two extraordinary leaders will be honored at the MJM George Washington Dinner on Thursday, September 24th -- an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, a great silent auction, and awards. Tickets and information: https://buff.ly/s9SgF0M

CURTIS L. ARCHER is a tireless public service and community development leader who served for nearly two decades as President of the Harlem Community Development Corporation (HCDC), from which he recently retired. An indefatigable advocate for Harlem, in his tenure at HCDC he played a significant role in advancing community and economic revitalization.

LAURIE CUMBO is the former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Under her distinguished leadership public art funding tripled and she brought increased attention and resources to upper Manhattan’s richly diverse and dynamic communities of Central Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood. She is dedicated to ensuring that arts and cultural initiatives are inclusive, equitable, and rooted in the needs of the community.

Funds raised at the George Washington Dinner help Manhattan’s oldest house (built in 1765!) continue to preserve history and serve the community with free and low-cost programs.

Cheers, too, for this year’s generous SPONSORS, including: Harlem Community Development Corporation (Lead Sponsor); James Long; NewYork-Presbyterian; Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP; Miranda Family Fund; the Campbell Family; Edge Hotel Washington Heights; The Armory Foundation; Sienia Construction; Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at City College; Susan Arnot Heaney & Kevin Barry Heaney; Wayne Benjamin; and Ivy Fairchild.

Tickets and information: https://buff.ly/s9SgF0M

Harlem Community Development Corporation New York City Department of Cultural Affairs The Armory Spitzer School of Architecture Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Thank you to the always joyful Luis Miranda and his ongoing support of the Morris-Jumel Mansion in so many creative ways...
09/01/2026

Thank you to the always joyful Luis Miranda and his ongoing support of the Morris-Jumel Mansion in so many creative ways.

The Miranda Family Fund is once again a sponsor of the annual MJM George Washington Dinner -- tickets still available for our most important fundraiser of the year taking place September 24! Details and tickets here: https://buff.ly/s9SgF0M

And last week, MJM was proud to be included in the private walking tour led by Luis for the winning bidders in a charity auction to benefit the Woolly Mammoth Theater Company. Miranda’s tour spotlighted iconic cultural institutions in his New York City home neighborhood of Washington Heights, including the United Palace, the Hispanic Society, and the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Among the highlights for the guests inside the Mansion, which is undergoing restoration and normally closed to the public, was sitting in the chair in Aaron Burr’s bedroom where Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote parts of his megahit “Hamilton.” Lin-Manuel and Luis understand how important MJM is -- the oldest residence in Manhattan (built 1765) and a part of US and NYC history!

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library United Palace

08/27/2026

250 YEARS AGO | EP. 2: The Battle of Harlem Heights

In September 1776, Washington’s army desperately needed a victory.

Just days after establishing his headquarters at the Morris house, American and British forces clashed nearby in the Battle of Harlem Heights, in what would wind up being an important victory that restored confidence to Washington’s troops at a critical moment in the Revolution.

This September, 250 years later, we come together to celebrate this remarkable chapter in our nation’s history and the enduring legacy of the place that witnessed it.

Join us in marking this historic milestone at the 2026 George Washington Dinner for an evening of history, legacy, and celebration.

September 24 | The Riverside Church

Reserve your seat on our website https://morrisjumel.org/events/george-washington-dinner-2026/ for our signature annual fundraising event

08/27/2026

If you were not able to join us last weekend for Jazz at the Mansion, here is a streaming of it. Enjoy!

⛈️LOCATION CHANGE⛈️: JAZZ AT THE MANSION 2026 WILL BE HELD AT THE SUGAR HILL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ON 8/22 AND 8/23. BOTH SH...
08/22/2026

⛈️LOCATION CHANGE⛈️: JAZZ AT THE MANSION 2026 WILL BE HELD AT THE SUGAR HILL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ON 8/22 AND 8/23. BOTH SHOWS THIS WEEKEND WILL BE HELD AT SUGAR HILL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS.

The rain is coming but it can’t stop the incomparable Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment! Join us Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 from 2-6 PM at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum. If you’ve never been before, it’s just a few blocks south of the Mansion!

898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street
New York, NY 10032

08/21/2026

250 Years Ago: Ep. 1- The Morris-Jumel Mansion as Washington’s Headquarters

In September 1776, George Washington was searching for a new headquarters, and the Morris house offered exactly what he needed.

250 years later, the Morris-Jumel Mansion still stands as a witness to the history that unfolded here.

This September, we gather to commemorate that legacy at the 2026 George Washington Dinner.

September 24th, 2026, 6-9 PM
Assembly Hall at the Historic Riverside Church

Tickets available now on our website
https://morrisjumel.org/events/george-washington-dinner-2026/

For the 34th year, join Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment at MJM for Jazz at the Mansion! 🎼🎤This weekend, August 2...
08/19/2026

For the 34th year, join Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment at MJM for Jazz at the Mansion! 🎼🎤This weekend, August 22nd and 23rd, from 2-6 PM, on the North Lawn (by the Octagon Wing), join us for another year of this beloved tradition.

🎺🎷🪊Jazz at the Mansion
🗓️August 22nd and 23rd, 2026
🏛️65 Jumel Terrace, New York, New York 10032
🎟️FREE, no registration required

WEATHER INFORMATION:
Keep an eye on the MJM social media pages in the event of inclemate weather. We’re hoping the rain will hold out, but if needed the show will go on at our rain location, the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum!

Dine with George Washington in New York City this fall! Renowned portrayer Michael Grillo will be a special guest at ...
08/18/2026

Dine with George Washington in New York City this fall! Renowned portrayer Michael Grillo will be a special guest at his namesake event: the Morris-Jumel Mansion 2026 George Washington Dinner on September 24th.

George Washington has deep connections to both New York City and the Morris-Jumel Mansion. NYC is where he took his oath of office as President and where he delivered his farewell address. It was also the site of the important Battle of Harlem Heights, and as this battle raged in fall 1776 General Washington made his headquarters in what he called “Morris’s white house” – today’s landmarked Morris-Jumel Mansion. In 1790, George and Martha Washington returned to the Mansion to host a dinner for his first Cabinet and their wives, including Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

Fast forward to 2026 and America 250. Join our nation’s first president to commemorate these historic events at the Morris-Jumel Mansion 2026 George Washington dinner, taking place on Thursday, September 24th at historic Riverside Church while the Mansion undergoes restoration. Funds raised help us preserve history and serve the community with year-round free and low cost educational and cultural programs.

Don’t delay! Tickets, tables and sponsorships are still available. George is waiting! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/wexVJFF

An evening worth gathering for.Each year, the George Washington Dinner brings together friends, supporters, civic leader...
08/14/2026

An evening worth gathering for.

Each year, the George Washington Dinner brings together friends, supporters, civic leaders, and community partners for an evening of conversation, celebration, and connection in support of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.

This year’s gathering holds special significance as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Harlem Heights and the Mansion’s place at the heart of that history.

On September 24, be part of a tradition that celebrates our past, strengthens our community, and helps carry the Mansion’s legacy forward.

The 2026 George Washington Dinner
September 24th, 6:00 PM
The Riverside Church, Assembly Hall

Your seat is waiting. Reserve yours https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991708373360?aff=oddtdtcreator

Examine George Washington’s legacy as a military commander, taking off from his use of the Morris-Jumel Mansion as a mil...
08/12/2026

Examine George Washington’s legacy as a military commander, taking off from his use of the Morris-Jumel Mansion as a military Headquarters during August's Virtual Parlor Chat! 💻️ 🗺️ Beginning with the pivotal moment in Fall of 1776 during the Battle of Harlem Heights, and continuing to the modern day, Dr. Sarah Purcell joins the Mansion to take a deep dive into the way we remember General George Washington.

Virtual Parlor Chat: George Washington's Legacy as a Military Commander, from the Morris-Jumel Mansion to the Present.
Wednesday, August 19th, 7-8 PM
FREE, $5 Suggested Donation
Register for Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996313623788?aff=oddtdtcreator

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