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65 Jumel Ter
New York,
NY
10032
40.8349
-73.9386
Neighborhoods: Washington Heights, Uptown
Years in business
Established in 1904
Hours:
Wed-Sun: 10am-4pm Mon&Tue: By appointment only Closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Last updated 9.05.11
Category:
Museums, Attractions, Non-Profit Organizations, Business Organizations, Historical Sites
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
What People Are Saying About Morris-Jumel Mansion
Featured Review
Erin Behan
Contributor
In Short – Built on a sprawling country estate in 1765, this house is the city's oldest and once simultaneously hosted four presidents of the United States--George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams. History resounds through the 8,500-square-foot Palladian-style space, which served as an inn before housing French emigrant Stephen Jumel and his wife Eliza, who later married (and then divorced) Vice President Aaron Burr. In 1904, the house began its life as a museum.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Visitors can take a self-guided tour Wednesday through Saturday without reservation. For a guided tour for less than 10 people, arrive on Saturday at noon ($5). Parties of 10 or more can reserve for tours any day, with a $50 minimum.
- The Extras:
- The museum may be reserved for private events. Call for more information.
- Look Good:
- If you see a ghostly apparition, know that it's probably the lady of the house, Eliza Jumel.
05/14/03
HISTORIC TREASURE!!!
by MipFwee at Citysearch
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a treasure, not to be missed, NEEDS ALL THE SUPPORT IT CAN GET!! Built in 1765, it is a testament to every phase of American History, from British Colonies to New Nation to Today &For the future. General George Washington really did sleep there, his HQ during Battle of Harlem, NY in autumn 1776, &came back with his cabinet &Wives in 1790, 4 future presidents Jefferson Madison and 2 Adamses! The Jumels brought in French Empire influences from Napoleon. Awesome tour guide, Amazing original collection of furnishings, and Terrific education programs for school kids and Art Classes for adults. Excellent Gift Shop. You can even rent it for parties or weddings! It is in DIRE need of renovations to the 1765 original exterior and woodwork, so, come on, New Yorkers and Visitors, PLEASE Visit and Give to preserve the Morris-Jumel Mansion! IT NEEDS YOU!
- Pros: Awesome History, 1765 Architecture, Lovely Grounds
- Cons: NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP, Renovations needed, Membership Needed
The Details on Morris-Jumel Mansion
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- terrific education programs
- awesome tour guide
- amazing original collection
