As Manhattan's oldest residence, the Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum presents American life from the colonial era to the present by preserving, collecting, and interpreting history, culture, and the arts to engage and inspire diverse audiences.

Description and/or History:
Morris-Jumel Mansion is a not-for-profit historic house museum located in lovely Roger Morris park in northern Manhattan. It is the oldest remaining residential structure in Manhattan and is dedicated to preserving and disseminating knowledge related to the site and the development of the Washington Heights community in which the museum resides. Morris-Jumel Mansion offers a number of curriculum-based programs for primary and secondary school students. The Mansion uses its period rooms, architecture, and primary source documents to interpret three important American historical periods: the late colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the early years of the new Republic. We also offer free arts workshops for kids during off-school times such as weekends and school vacations. Our adult programs include guided tours of the Mansion and special programming throughout the year such as concerts, lectures, special walking tours.
The museum was established in 1907 by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Initially, the museum was called Washington Headquarters Association and focused on the Revolutionary period of the house's history. The focus soon widened when the museum acquired furniture and decorative arts once belonging to Eliza Jumel. Subsequently, in an ongoing shift toward greater inclusiveness, the museum began focusing on New York domestic life and the development of the local community. In 1991, the DAR formally relinquished responsibilities for museum operations. The museum was recertified as Morris-Jumel Mansion, Inc., and a new mission statement was officially adopted. The American Association of Museums first awarded accreditation in 1986. Today, the museum consists of 12 period rooms each telling a different part of the house's history. Interpretations represent the lives of the owners as well as other occupants including the children, slaves, and servants.

Contact people:

Carol Ward, Education Director, (212) 923-8008, (email) Ken Moss, Executive Director, (212) 923-8008, (email)

Address:

65 Jumel Terrace New York, NY 10032 (See a map)

Directions:

Jumel Terrace is located between 160th and 162nd and between St. Nicholas and Edgecombe Avenues in Washington Heights.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: C train to 163rd and St. Nicholas,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1   Nearest Bus Stop: M2, M3, M18, M101 to 163rd, 1 minute walk