Important piece of history in my neighborhood. Its a beautiful view of the house.

This is a very nice place to visit... word of mouth says that George Washington stayed here.This mansion has lots of history located in the Washington Heights section of upper Manhattan. Visitors can enjoy a variety of cultural events by checking with the Department of Parks for schedules and a list of activities.No accessibility was visible. The bathroom is located on the main level and is well kept.

This place is one of the most iconic spots in New York and is definitely a must see when youre in the area. Its fun for locals and travelers of all ages!

Nice place I wouldve gave 5 stars if I had been able to go inside

What an awesome piece of history tucked away behind the hustle n bustle of the city. If you have the time and enjoy history this place is chock full of it. The staff have done alot of work to keep up with the building and to maintain the wonderful furniture. We went for an art exhibit and it was a very fun event!

Its nice to see historical properties preserved. Sure there are some ghosts around the property

This place was a really nice place to bring my class to for a field trip. The tour guide was great. She was informative and had such great patience with my students. Id take my class here again.

History still stands and the cobble stone apartments leading to the mansion is so cute and these apartments are still occupied. Take a visit to Harlem for its history and do so with a tour guide. We had one and he was fantastic, unfortunately I dont remember his name but he is in the last pic plus Marvel comics had contacted him to do a tour with them for an upcoming movie.

Its beautiful part of our history right up here in Washington Heights!! Its quiet park and beautiful, in the summers we have jazz concerts and free Yoga on the lawn!! Feel free to bring you dog and enjoy the walk!!

Beautiful historic spot way up north in nyc. It’s apparently gotten way more popular since Hamilton opened. They do a guided tour but from my experience I would say it’s a bit hit or miss what you’re going to get out of it.

The Sylvan Terrace carriage path leads to the front of the nearby  Morris-Jumel mansion, built in 1765. The mansion was on approximately 135 acres of land that stretched from the East to Hudson rivers between what is now 140th and approximately 180th streets. It was situated on one of the highest points of Manhattan, offering clear views of New Jersey, Connecticut, and all of New York harbor. In the autumn of 1776, General George Washington and his officers moved in and made the house their headquarters. Mount Morris made the location ideal for observing troop movements and Washington used this advantage to plan his army’s first successful victory, the Battle of Harlem Heights!

You can walk through this mansion yourself, but I went for the Docent Led Tour and it was really enjoyable. The tour leader, Frank, was very knowledge and took us through the main floor, the upstairs rooms and the kitchen in the basement. Its the oldest house in Manhattan and it carries a lot of history: from the original British owner to George Washington using it as a headquarters to Aaron Burr briefly loving there after he married the widow who lives in the house. The tour is 1.5 hours, check the website to see what time it will be on the day you go.

Cool little spot. Loved summer concerts!

Hidden historical gem in NYC. Everyone should visit! Lots of history here, and very well preserved (the people complaining that it’s not, this is a almost 350+ year old building!) the guides were extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond in telling us about the history of the place.

Rarity in Manhattan hidden away and great for events. Will be better when the renovation is done next year. Friendly staff very knowledgeable and friendly ghosts at times. Forget parking easy. History is colorful and antiques give the charm.

I grew up 1 block away from here, so much history is a simple home. As a new Yorker we take our history for granted, appreciate this little gem

Phenomenal space with a fascinating history! They also offer ghost tours more themed around history. Had a wonderful time checking this place out and the staff was very knowledgeable.

Charming and simple historic house with a lot of stories and an utterly inappropriate display of baseball memorabilia on the 2nd floor.

Man that place was Boring capital B! Go to the jazz place around the corner on Sunday’s for real New York history

Great place to visit. Original house dating back to to revolution. Historical feeling to the place. Some sporting history inside of baseball, boxing. The house was above the New York baseball ground( no longer there). So that’s the connection with the great sporting moments. Interesting reading. Lady Jumel had some connections to Napoleon. The gift shop in there has some nice memorabilia & not to expensive.

Really cool hidden gem that could go unnoticed in Washington Heights. The Queen chose this as her place to visit when touring NYC! So many historical people are associated with this house and it is definitely worth the tour!

It was a informative tour and the person that conducted it was friendly and patient with all our questions. Everyone should visit at least once in their life.

See other post. Fantastic, quiet historic house. You can feel the past around you.

The people there are amazing. Almost everything there is authentic from the time if George Washington. Even his war room, where he made decisions about the Revolutionary War, is there for everyone to see. Cost was $10 a person, but its worth seeing everything. I recommend those who are interested in that period to go visit.Parking though is almost non-existent so be prepared.

Oldest standing home in Manhattan. Interesting history. Definitely worth a visit. Also the small street of houses across the street.

Terrible experience...dont waste your moneyI will send you pictures

A hidden treasure uptown. Highly recommend the docent tour. Check the schedule ahead for when to catch it, but its really the best way to learn as much as possible during your visit. Personally, Eliza Jumel is my new favorite historical figure.

I went on a ghost hunt and tourIt was awesome, I even got evidence and a picture of a apparition. No one was on the stairs. The emf and motion sensor were going off so I took the picture and this is what I captured on this location. I have others.

Beautiful place with amazing architecture and such a nice group of guys.

All the flowers are coming up. Welcome Spring!, in a small special area of New York.

Where the legendary George Washington made history......i love it there...very nice people..

Great grounded experience. Definitely try the paranormal investigation.

Great looking venue with a small but interesting museum. They hold a variety of events inside and out through the year

I love to come here with my baby. Such a beautiful place.

Nice little house! Super amazing staff.

Wonderful place to visit and to see our back ground on historic history

Great historical place to visit

Very nice house in harlem with history from george washington

This is such a great neighborhood place to come. In the summer they have tons of activities and events and its just fantastic to come and just enjoy the grounds. The cobblestone is so wonderfully unexpected in upper Manhattan. Chris was great as were all the rest of the staff

Interesting historical site and a must-see for US history buffs! It is in a nice, quiet area of the city away from all the commotion. The guides are knowledgeable and very friendly.

Very knowledgeable staff, beautiful mansion

Magical! I love it every time I go, and I go all the time. This historic house museum is really a special place. The oldest house in all of Manhattan, it was the home of Aaron Burr, and Lin-Manuel Miranda actually wrote songs from his musical, Hamilton, in the Aaron Burr bedroom! The Mansion has beautiful rooms, the docents tell fascinating stories, and who knows? If you go to their paranormal investigations you may encounter a ghost or two. I have. George Washington not only slept there, but spent many weeks there during a historic Revolutionary War battle. $10 admission, less for seniors. According to the website, kids under 12 are free.

Interesting, historical home, well preserved, quiet, beautifully appointed garden and grounds. Came across the Central Park Sketching group, sketching the house and grounds. Serene, quiet, perfect for contemplation.

I give it 5 stars for presentation and dedication. Vinny and Chris were great. Although we werent lucky enough to get any ghostly activity they kept us engaged. I will be back again in the fall when they host their next ghost investigation.

Baseball exhibit was an amazing surprise! Highly recommend

Great time.. been there before and it was good.. this time though Vinny and Chris made it a little bit more enjoyable.. lot of fun.. will be back

Looks like the property needs a substantial amount of works but it is beautiful as is the view it has. I can only imagine what it must have been like in 1765 with sweeping views of a more wild farm town without all the distractions caused by our constant need for useless things.

Great but i never went inside but the storys i hear are creepy plus its haunted

Did the paranormal investigation. Had the best time will definitely do it again when I concede back to the city.

Great house pretty cool history. Tour was amazing.

Beautiful view, lovely garden and nostalgic

Great historical site! Loved the tour!!

Fascinating gem. Know that tours are really 90 min

What an amazing place! Everyone should visit!

Cool place. Lots of history. The City of New York ought to be ashamed of itself for the shabby state of the structures peeling paint (all over) and rotting wood (in places) though.

An amazing hidden NYC gem! I live in the neighborhood and stumbled upon this quiet little garden and mansion one evening while walking. Its currently under renovation, but Im looking forward to attending an event or tour to check out the interior. The surrounding gardens are beautiful.

Beautiful old home where George Washington slept. Oldest house in Manhattan.

Very nice to explore a slice of American history in the Heights! Well preserved historical mansion. Check out the nice events they offer too!.Great place to explore the former Home of General George Washington during the war.Large and lovely grounds with fabulous East River views. Dont miss the row of historical townhouses/carriage houses across the street. Cobblestone streets.

This is a great historical hidden gem

I went there the other day. Not really worth the admission price. Not to much to see as far as the old furniture and beds. The building is interesting. They had some other exhibit about a carton characterization of the Adams Family. Didnt understand that...What I did find interesting is the little garden areas around the Mansion . That was very nice and quiet. Great to walk around and sit. Take some pictures etc. That you dont need to pay! Its a quiet little corner of upper Manhattan. The birds chirping in the morning where overridden by the occasional Jet plane over head. Check out my YouTube Channel NYC Traveler to see a short video of this trip as well as other museums in NYC.

Its a beautiful Mansion and well-kept place. Its one of the oldest standing houses and with a lot of history, still standing in Washington Heights! I love that they host special events like tea partys and many more.

Wow! What a lovely historical mansion. I learned a lot. I had seen it on Ghost Adventures and was excited to see it in person. It was not a haunted tour, but very enjoyable. The docet was knowledgeable and engaging. It was well worth the time and money.

Amazing historic house they currenly have a great naseball exhibition

Nice clean area. They have fitness activities and musical events during the summer months. They give tours inside the mansion and of the surrounding landmark area. I walk my dog around the grounds which is about 1 square block.

This is an absolute gem, the oldest standing home in NYC. Ive been there several times for chamber music concerts, the ambience is lovely. Highly recommended!

I grew up around the corner from this mansion as a little girl, and use to play in the mansion and around the grounds. It was a bittersweet reunion as I have remembered many things about the mansion that have changed over the years, including the lady in the window who saved my life one day...I still think about the incident

Very helpful staff and great and interesting exhibits.

Beautiful place. Tour guide is awesome. He makes history come alive.

Great experience cold chills in the rooms

Interesting history presented in a wonderful house with a fascinating side story featuring ghosts

Amazing place

Only walked in yard didnt go in house

Whoever keeps up with the floors theyre emaculent

Came here for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. The production was great. The mansion itself is almost an island of tranquility amoungst the hustle and bustle of NYC.

The oldest standing home in New York City, once used by George Washington as his headquarters and visited by Adams, Jefferson and Hamilton, this home is worth a visit for the history buffs. Located at the second highest point in Manhattan. You will see the building, a few furnished rooms and the Colonial Kitchen but little of what you see inside is original. Still worth a visit!

Went there for the C Addams exhibit and am glad I saw that, but the mansion itself - no! Its far from anything else youd go to see in Manhattan, not very close to a subway stop, and hard to find. When I couldnt see anywhere nearby to have lunch on TripAdvisor I called their information number. The friendly person who answered mentioned two places, both of them five or six blocks away. One is a cash only hamburger place and the other is a Dunkin Donuts. Thats it, seriously.The house is in poor repair and the garden overgrown. Both had a depressing air that stayed with me for the rest of the weekend. Its supposed to be haunted and though I certainly didnt see or hear anything out of the ordinary, that could be what accounts for the overwhelming sense that those who lived there were deeply unhappy in spite of great wealth and social position.Am pretty sure Ill never go there again and certainly wouldnt drag any out of town visitors there.

Had a rejuvenating Yoga class here yesterday with yogi Chelsea, then I got to tour the house which is very enchanting and beautiful. The Sunken Gardens is very peaceful to sit and unwind or catch up. The gift shop carries lovely one-of-a-kind items too.

They always have the dopest events here! And its open to the public!

Charming period house where George Washington stayed and Aaron Burr got married, it probably wont take you more than an hour to walk through but its a nice break from the rest of Manhattan and the gardens in the back are lovely. Definitely something to see if youre into underrated NYC sights!

Very interessting to look at.

This place is truly a hidden Gem! Glad a I got a chance to visit!

Love this place. Friendly docents and beautiful grounds. Its a gem tucked away in the middle of the city.

What a hidden gem. Very nice historical site. Obscure, but easy to find, as long as you follow their directions on their Web site.

Nice park. Building is closed due to construction but the greenery is calming.

Great place!!! Take the tour, its a must. Pack a lunch and take a blanket to eat on the grounds

Sorry great visit, super host and great atmosphere

Truly a neighborhood gem for Washington Heights. The Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1765 as a summer villa, by Colonel Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Philipse. Roger was born in England and Mary was born and raised in the colony of New York. Their country estate was named “Mount Morris” and stretched over 130 acres from the Harlem to the Hudson Rivers. Mount Morris was one of the highest points in Manhattan and offered clear views of New Jersey, Connecticut, and all of New York harbor. With the help of their workers, the Morris family grew fruit trees and raised cows and sheep. At that time the island of Manhattan was mostly woods and farms. The roads were built on old trails made by the Native Americans.

Great park and house.Important part of our history.Staff very knowledgeable and helpful.Takes about 45 minutes to an hour including allowing time to stroll around the park.If you couple it with the Hamilton grange house,you have a nice little historic tour involving the two rivals.

Beautiful garden to visit. Great NYC historical landmark.

A beautiful piece of history!

Impressed. Very antique. A hidden Gem of american history within Washington heights NYC

If you like historical places you will love it

Great historical importance and yet left to deteriorate.

Needs to be more child friendly

Didnt go inside the first time I visited and was pleasantly surprised when I did check it out; the interiors are well preserved and are interesting to see.

Fascinating building and grounds

Great place and spectacular staff and souvenir shop.

Im sure this is a hidden gem. But today, on a frigid afternoon when the mansion was supposed to be open, one worker slammed the door in my face and another threatened to call the police if I did not get off the property. ((I was already off the property and while I like to think of myself as formidable, I am 61 years old, not exactly a threat. ) Apparently, pipes inside were frozen, though there were no signs of any emergency workmen and no indication that the repairs were being done or the Mansion was closed. This seems like a mighty strange way to be treating tourists. And in this electronic age, was it not possible to post the special closing on the Mansion website, if not on the actual gate?

U need 2 go

A secret garden in Manhattan. The Garden is lovely and normally empty. You wouldnt expect to find this kind of escape in this neighborhood. The house is run-down and in need of repair.