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Morris-Jumel: 2nd Annual Egg Hunt!

Hop Over to The Morris- Jumel Mansion for the 2nd annual Easter egg hunt.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
12-3PM

1PM EGG HUNT FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-4
2PM EGG HUNT FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-9
MORRIS JUMEL MANSION AT ROGER MORRIS PARK

FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT IVY FAIRCHILD AT 917-327-9499

Egg hunt, face painting, games,
prizes, refreshments and more!

CO SPONSORED BY:
NYC PARKS, THE MORRIS JUMEL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, LARRY NEAL DOG RUN, MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARK LEVINE, WARREN WHITLOCK: BUNNY TRAIL SPONSOR

TO RSVP, go to this link.

Morris-Jumel – A Taste of History: Anne Northup and Malinda Russell

Did you know that Anne Northup, wife of Solomon Northup (author of “Twelve Years a Slave”) lived and worked in the Morris-Jumel Mansion while awaiting her husband’s safe return from kidnapping? A free black woman and highly sought after chef, Eliza Jumel met Anne in Saratoga Springs and asked that Northup and her children join her at the Mansion as employees of the House.

Join Rafia Zafar, renowned culinary historian, in the very kitchen Anne would have worked her culinary magic in. Learn little known facts about the lives of Anne and her contemporary Malinda Russell, the author of a historic cookbook that Zafar has recently relaunched through University of Michigan Press, at this special event. Compare and contrast the lives of these two free black women who utilized their talents in the kitchen to ensure security for themselves and their families. For a true “Taste of the Past”, attendees will have the opportunity to sample historic food similar to what Anne would have made right here at MJM!

Morris-Jumel – “Poetic Justice?”: A Celebration of Eliza Jumel in Honor of Her 250th Birthday

Eliza Jumel had a taste for poetic justice . . . so did she really hire Alexander Hamilton’s son as her lawyer when she divorced Aaron Burr? Find out—and celebrate her 250th birthday with cake and bubbly—at 2 PM on April 5 at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.

Biographer Margaret Oppenheimer, author of The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel, will unveil Jumel’s wily dealings with Hamilton Jr. and share a long-forgotten letter by Jumel’s niece Mary that contains delightful references to Burr.
The talk is free with Mansion admission. Pre-booking your admission tickets is strongly recommended as space is limited.

Come join us for an afternoon of history, intrigue and celebration!

WHCO at Morris-Jumel at Celebrate Women’s History Month

We are honored to be a part of the Morris-Jumel Mansion‘s Women’s History Month Kick-off celebration on Saturday 3/1 along with artist Andrea Arroyo, author Margaret Oppenheimer, and poet Lisa “Rubi G” Ventura!

WHCO musicians flutist Anna Urrey, violinist Ashley Windle, violist Hannah Burnett, and cellist Valeriya Sholokhova, will perform a beautiful program for flute and string trio from 1:30-2pm in the Octagon Room.

🎟️ These special events throughout the day are free with admission to the museum! Hope to see you there!!

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.