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Morris-Jumel Mansion: 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 time to experience the lively historic music, entertainment, and fun that only an 18th-century tavern can offer! Of course, there will be a plethora of bites and beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) that George Washington himself would be envious of!

This year’s event is bigger than ever, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, making for an unforgettable summer night on the historic grounds.

Located in the lush and historic Roger Morris Park, Tavern Night festivities are the perfect celebration of summertime in the city. Raise a glass with us at the Morris-Jumel Mansion–where history comes alive and good cheer is always on tap.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to supporting the Morris-Jumel Mansion, a non-profit organization. Contact info@morrisjumel.org with any questions.

Featuring a curated lineup of partners including Aaron Burr Cidery, Other Half Brewing Co., Talea Beer Co., The Wandering Shuckers Co., Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, our national beverage brand partners, and more to be announced!

General Admission – $50, Members – $40 with special code
Unlimited Drinks
A Free Admission Pass to the Mansion
All-you-care-to-enjoy bar snacks
Music performances and Tavern Gaming

VIP Individual Tickets – $100
All the amenities of General Admission PLUS:
Reserved seating at a table
Dedicated VIP bar access
Thank you gift
Enhanced bar snacks

VIP Tables – $1000 per table
All General Admission and VIP amenities PLUS:
10 VIP tickets
Reserved table and seating in VIP section for you and your guests

WHCO & Morris Jumel: Summer Picnic Concert – Trio Fadolín

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 the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Built in 1765, it is Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence and was once the headquarters of General George Washington. Don’t miss a stroll down picturesque and historic Jumel Terrace while you’re here!

These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.

Rain location: Our Saviour’s Atonement 178 Bennett Avenue

Morris Jumel Mansion: Unplugged at the Park!

Morris-Jumel Mansion will host a screen-free after-school meet up organized by District 6 at the Roger Morris Park!  Discover the beauty of a page turner!

Bring books to exchange at school and at an after school meet up at the Roger Morris garden of the Morris-Jumel Mansion to enjoy readings, games and an improv class for all ages in English and Spanish with The People’s Theater, Washington Heights NYPL and our local bookstores.

Please complete a free RSVP through eventbrite to attend.

Morris-Jumel Mansion: Virtual Parlor Chat “Indigenous New York with Oleana Whispering”

Virtual Parlor Chat: Indigenous New York with Oleana Whispering.  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 Pearl Steet inherit its name? Did the Dutch influence or impact the indigenous people? Were NewYork’s Indigenous expunged with the Indian Removal Act? Who were the chiefs, and did they live in a patriarchal or matriarchal society?This dialogue answers questions rarely addressed based upon documented historical records and taps into how they exist today in the shadows of an internationally famous metropolis.

About the speaker: Oleana Whispering Dove has worked as a museum professional for over 20 years and curates Native American programs, spotlighting Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous artists. Likewise, Oleana is Smithsonian Museum-trained in Lenape Indigenous history and fulfills public speaking engagements on the topics of Carving Out a Legacy and Historic Native American Women Chiefs, which reflect her Indigenous heritage as a Native American descendant .

MJM Virtual Parlor Chat: Food, Hunger, Scarcity and General Washington’s Continental Army

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 the American Revolution. John Ota, a bestselling and award winning author of books such as “The Kitchen” (2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist and a 2021 Paris Gourmand Cookbook finalist) and the newly released book “The Dining Room” joins the Mansion to discuss what these rations would have looked like for throughout the ranks. Ota’s deep research into the foodways of the Revolution will offer a detailed and thoughful lecture on the true circumstances of the Military encampment and headquarters menus – including what would have been eaten by soldiers and Generals alike when stationed at the MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION.

From soldier’s rations to George Washington’s war time birthday celebrations, learn about the culinary history of the American Revolution.

This is a virtual event;link will be emailed upon registration.