Morris-Jumel Mansion

The Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (“MJM”), which recently celebrated its 250th Anniversary, served as George Washington’s headquarters during critical months of the American Revolution and was later home to Eliza Jumel, one of the wealthiest women in 19th century New York. As Manhattan’s oldest residence, MJM presents American life by preserving, collecting, and interpreting history, culture, and the arts to engage and inspire diverse audiences. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, built in 1765, has witnessed the evolution of northern Manhattan from rural countryside to a dynamic multicultural community. Through historic site tours and dynamic educational programs, the museum tells the story of the Mansion in the context of domestic life in New York City from 1765 until 1865. The organization is a cultural anchor in Upper Manhattan, seeking to serve as a resource and destination for New Yorkers and an audience of national and international visitors. MJM is located on the grounds of the city’s Roger Morris Park and is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.