A special outdoor screening of “Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War” with Director Stacey Holman
Join Morris-Jumel Mansion for a FREE outdoor screening of this 60-minute documentary that explores and, in many instances, uncovers the stories of Black men and women who contributed to the building of the Nation, which commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. “In 1776, the Founders’ promise of AdultOutdoor
Parlor Entertainment presents the 34th Annual Jazz at the Mansion
The incomparable Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment present the 34th annual Jazz at the Mansion- a weekend of free Jazz concerts- on Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd from 2-6 PM. Join us on the north side lawn of the Mansion (by the Octagon Wing) for great music in a beautiful setting. Bring a AdultFamilyOutdoor
Virtual Parlor Chat: George Washington’s Legacy as a Military Commander, from the Morris-Jumel Mansion to the Present
Examine George Washington’s legacy as a military commander, taking off from his use of the Morris-Jumel Mansion as a military Headquarters. George Washington was born in 1732, but his legacy has long outlived his mortal years. Among many things, Washington was a military man, beginning his career as a British militia officer, fighting alongside Roger AdultVirtual
Virtual Parlor Chat: The Revolutionary History of Colonial-era Taverns
Taverns—the hub of colonial villages—were the places where the voices of history took shape. A haven for Patriots and Loyalists alike, colonial taverns were the “seedbeds” of the Revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. The book explains how taverns became a “window” into the lives of AdultVirtual
Hands-on History Workshop: Dancing the Revolution
Join the Morris-Jumel Mansion and musicians and dancers from the New York Baroque Dance Company for an enchanting afternoon learning the dances of Revolutionary America! As a part of the continued celebration of America250 at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, dancers of all skills levels are invited to learn the ballroom styles that would have defined the AdultFamilyOutdoor
Summer Picnic Concert: Trio Fadolín
Trio Fadolín is a new ensemble with a unique sonority — featuring Sabina Torosjan on violin, Valeriya Sholokhova on cello, and Ljova, performing on the fadolín – a new instrument that encompasses the range of the violin, viola, and most of the cello, finding its footing in an acoustic chamber music setting for the first time This performance takes place at AdultFamilyOutdoor
Virtual Parlor Chat: Indigenous New York with Oleana Whispering Dove
An introductory oral historical account and cultural interpretation of the Indigenous ethnos and landscape of New York from 1654 to today. What was the landscape and community life of the place known then as Manahatta and known today as Manhattan? Who were the first tribes that the Dutch encountered and formed relations with? How did AdultVirtual
Tavern Night
Raise a glass with friends and raise funds for the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest remaining residence! Come revel in a way American Revolutionaries would be proud of! Don’t miss our premiere event for 21+ audiences. For one night only, the Mansion returns to its roots as an Olde New York City Tavern. Step back in AdultOutdoor
Virtual Parlor Chat: Food, Hunger, Scarcity and General Washington’s Continental Army
From soldier’s rations to George Washington’s war time birthday celebrations, learn about the culinary history of the American Revolution. What did the soldiers of the Continental Army eat to fuel their fight for independence? What about the officers or General George Washington? Food insecurity was a monumental challenge faced by all those involved in AdultVirtual
Trapped Between Armies: New York Women in the Neutral Zone
The American Revolution was largely fought in the backyards of civilians, especially in New York. After the British took control of New York City in the fall of 1776, with the Americans retreating north of the Croton River, the area in between became known as the Neutral Ground or Neutral Zone. For eight long years, AdultVirtual