Tag Archives: Morris-Jumel Mansion

MJM Virtual Parlor Chat: Exterior Restoration & Accessibility Project

Join us to discuss the exterior restoration of the Morris-Jumel Mansion in December’s free Virtual Parlor Chat. An expert panel will include representatives from each partner in the project: MJM, Historic House Trust, Page Ayers Cowley Architects, and NYC Parks. Registered participants can submit questions beforehand at info@morrisjumel.org.

Morris-Jumel: Paranormal Investigation

Looking for an unforgettable ghost adventure? 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 guided investigation, 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.

Join our waiting list to be first notified of upcoming Paranormal Historical Investigations.

Paranormal Investigations | 7pm – 9:30pm | $60-$70 | 18+ ONLY

  • December 2
  • December 16

 

Important information before booking your investigation:

  • This event is strictly for those 18 and over
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • This event is currently limited to a maximum of 16 guests
  • All guests will be provided with nitrile gloves for use with the investigative equipment (gloves are NOT optional)
  • There will be no late seating for this event; you have 48 hours before the day of the event to refund or exchange your ticket. All tickets are final and non-refundable.
  • Additionally, due to the high demand for this program, guests are limited to one investigation.

Morris-Jumel: Paranormal Investigation

Looking for an unforgettable ghost adventure? 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 guided investigation, 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.

Join our waiting list to be first notified of upcoming Paranormal Historical Investigations.

Paranormal Investigations | 7pm – 9:30pm | $60-$70 | 18+ ONLY

  • December 2
  • December 16

 

Important information before booking your investigation:

  • This event is strictly for those 18 and over
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • This event is currently limited to a maximum of 16 guests
  • All guests will be provided with nitrile gloves for use with the investigative equipment (gloves are NOT optional)
  • There will be no late seating for this event; you have 48 hours before the day of the event to refund or exchange your ticket. All tickets are final and non-refundable.
  • Additionally, due to the high demand for this program, guests are limited to one investigation.

Morris-Jumel Virtual Parlor Chat: Life Below Stairs

This month, join us and historian Ramin Ganeshram as we celebrate the opening of our reinterpreted kitchen. The new permanent exhibition, Life Below Stairs, focuses on telling the stories of those whose labor kept the house running when the Mansion was a residence. We will discuss the content of the new kitchen exhibition, and of course, the behind-the-scenes work that went into putting it together.

This free event will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 15th from 7 – 8 PM. Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Morris-Jumel: Con-Ed Family and Community Day: Learn About Beadwork

Join us this November as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month! We invite the community to join us in learning about traditional beadwork and creating beaded items to take home. Lessons on how to use a small beading loom will be provided.

This program is free and open to the public. All supplies will be provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are optional inside the museum.

¡Únase a nosotros este noviembre para celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana! Invitamos a la comunidad a unirse a nosotros para aprender sobre el trabajo tradicional con cuentas y crear artículos con cuentas para llevar a casa. Se proporcionarán lecciones sobre cómo utilizar un pequeño telar de abalorios.

Este programa es gratis y abierto al público. Todos los suministros se proporcionarán y estarán disponibles por orden de llegada. Las máscaras son opcionales dentro del museo.

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