The Morris-Jumel Mansion Culture & Arts Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
There’s always something new at Manhattan’s oldest house. The first ever Morris-Jumel Mansion Culture and Arts Festival – MJM CAFé – kicks off on October 15, 2011. The MJM CAFé will feature the vibrant music, artistry, crafts and cuisine that make Washington Heights and the neighboring communities of Harlem and Inwood so diverse and dynamic. [...]
Manhattan's Oldest Home Has Presidential Roots | NY1.com
By: Roger Clark A historical mansion in Washington Heights holds the distinction of playing host to the nation’s first president. The Morris-Jumel Mansion — the oldest house in Manhattan — was built in 1765 by British Colonel Roger Morris and his American wife and later purchased by the Jumel family in 1810. “In addition to having [...]
George Washington & The Creation of the Presidency @ The Morris-Jumel Mansion This Saturday
Untrodden Ground: George Washington & The Creation of the Presidency Saturday May 14th, 1 PM - 2:30 PM This lecture will focus on the presidency of George Washington while the capital was located in New York, as well as the temporary relocation to Philadelphia. Speaker Jimmy Napoli is an independent historian and runs the ”Outside In” Tour Company. The event is [...]
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