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The Morris-Jumel Mansion, with Marjorie Elliot and Parlor Entertainment Present: The 33rd Annual Jazz at the Mansion

This beloved MJM tradition is back for its 33rd year! Marjorie Elliot and Parlor Entertainment turn the Mansion into a concert venue unlike any other for two days full of Jazz, community, and joy! This event is FREE. There is no registration required.

The Mansion will be open for FREE self-guided tours from 2 PM-4 PM.
Marjorie and the band will play until 6 PM.

Heritage Trail: Tracing NYC’s Foundations

Our annual shuttle tour is back, this time in Upper Manhattan and The Bronx! We’re teaming up with some incredible cultural organizations to offer a unique opportunity to trace New York City’s foundations across historic sites built between 1748 and 1836.

Travel by shuttle to three historic sites with an extra stop on our extended tour that includes a boxed lunch. Enjoy special crafts, activities, and delicious treats along the way. Learn about the lives of the people that lived and worked in these places including the Lenape, Dutch settlers, and enslaved Africans.

Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/heritage-trail-tracing…

Thanks so much to Dutch Culture USA for supporting this opportunity to connect, and to our wonderful partners who are helping make this event a success. #nychistory #thebronx #uppermanhattan #historichouses

MJM & Emiliano Messiez Present: A Night of Argentine Tango

Join us for a magical evening of Argentine tango with Latin Grammy Nominated artist Emiliano Messiez in one of New York City’s most historic and enchanting settings.

The night begins with a tango class open to all levels, led by professional world champions tango dancers Mariana Parma & Leonardo Sardella, who will guide you through the elegant steps and passionate rhythm of this iconic dance. After the class, enjoy a dazzling performance by the dancers, followed by a live concert featuring the Emiliano Messiez Tango Group.

With rich, expressive music and the timeless allure of tango, this unique event promises to transport you straight to the heart of Buenos Aires. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or simply curious, come and be part of this unforgettable celebration of music, movement, and culture.

This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, and administered by LMCC.

@LMCC’s Manhattan Arts Grants support hundreds of arts projects in all disciplines, serving communities from Inwood to The Battery.

 

 

Morris-Jumel: Paranormal Historical Investigations (Eliza’s Birthday Paranormal)

Featured on The Holzer Files, Ghost Adventures, Netflix’s Surviving Death, Haunted USA: New York, Good Day, New York, NY1, BuzzFeed, and the Today Show, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is perceived by many as a paranormal site and has attracted academics and investigators such as Hans Holzer, Zak Bagans, the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, and now you!

Looking for an unforgettable ghost adventure for you and your friends? This Spooky Season, book an exclusive paranormal investigation at Manhattan’s oldest surviving house, where you will learn the background of paranormal investigations, including the legendary paranormal activity at Morris-Jumel Mansion, while learning the history of the Mansion, its former residents, and interesting facts about the museum collection. During the program, you will have after-dark access to ghost hunt in the period rooms of the Mansion, normally closed off to the public. Believers and skeptics alike will enjoy the evening, and will have the opportunity to possibly communicate with Morris-Jumel Mansion’s former residents using paranormal investigative equipment.

This set of Paranormal Investigations include the following special editions:

4/2- Eliza’s Birthday Paranormal, celebrating our longest resident and most famous haunt

  • This event is strictly for those 18 and over.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • This event is capped at 16 participants.
  • Guests will not be permitted entry to the park/mansion before 6:45pm; the tour will begin promptly at 7pm; the gates will be closed and locked at 7:05pm and no entry will be permitted after that time. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this. Please plan your arrival accordingly. If you find that you are running late, please call the museum before 7pm at 212-923-8008.
  • We reserve the right to deny entry, and/or to remove from the premises anyone who appears intoxicated, or who is not abiding by these guidelines, which have been established to ensure your safety as well as the safety of our staff and other visitors.

Because of the high demand for this event, guests will be limited to one paranormal investigation per season until further notice. Any duplicate orders will be refunded in order to ensure we can allow as many members of our community to experience this unique event as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Reach out the Mansion at 212-923-8008 if you would like to book a private Paranormal Tour.