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Trinity Uptown Chapel: Still Here Two — Presented by The Morris-Jumel Mansion

Still Here | Two: Presented by The Morris-Jumel Mansion and WildLine at Trinity Cemetery Chapel (Uptown)

A chamber concert in Trinity Uptown Cemetery and Mausoleum’s Chapel. Free Registration Required.

Morris-Jumel Mansion, in partnership with WildLine, proudly presents a celebration of women composers, with electric performances by writer Sharon Mesmer, in collaboration with WildLine’s flute, viola, guitar trio, speaking to all the ways in which we are “still here”. The concert includes vibrant works by Carolyn Yarnell, Sarah Bassingthwaighte, Elisenda Fábregas, Yu Hui Chang, Kirsten Volness, Lynn Bechtold and Jean Coulthard.

WildLine is a new project-based chamber music ensemble, initiated by flutist Tessa Brinckman, that imagines, nurtures and performs all kinds of sound worlds, ancestries and futures. Based in the wilds of northern Manhattan the ensemble has launched their first concert series season, Still Here | One, Two and Three in NYC.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, built in 1765, preserves, collects, and interprets history, culture, and the arts to explore inclusive narratives that engage and inspire diverse audiences. Currently, the Museum is undergoing a long-awaited resoration and accessibility project. While temporarily closed until Spring 2026, the Mansion is offering a diverse array of off-site and virtual programming to continue serving audiences of all ages.

Trinity Uptown Chapel: Still Here One — Presented by The Morris-Jumel Mansion

Still Here | One: Presented by The Morris-Jumel Mansion and WildLine

A chamber concert in Trinity Uptown Cemetery and Mausoleum’s Chapel. FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Morris-Jumel Mansion, in partnership with WildLine, proudly presents a celebration of black American composers, with live performances by writer and poet extraordinaire Angela Decker, in collaboration with WildLine’s flute and string trio, which speaks to all the ways in which we are “still here”. The concert includes vibrant works by Tyson Gholston Davis, Florence Price, Brittany Green, Jessie Cox, Shelley Washington, and Roger Stubblefield.

WildLine is a new project-based chamber music ensemble, initiated by flutist Tessa Brinckman, that imagines, nurtures and performs all kinds of sound worlds, ancestries and futures. Based in the wilds of northern Manhattan the ensemble has launched their first concert series season, Still Here | One, Two and Three in NYC.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, built in 1765, preserves, collects, and interprets history, culture, and the arts to explore inclusive narratives that engage and inspire diverse audiences. Currently, the Museum is undergoing a long-awaited resoration and accessibility project. While temporarily closed until Spring 2026, the Mansion is offering a diverse array of off-site and virtual programming to continue serving audiences of all ages.

Virtual Parlor Chat: Trapped Between Armies: New York Women in the Neutral Zone

The American Revolution was largely fought in the backyards of civilians, especially in New York. After the British took control of New York City in the fall of 1776, with the Americans retreating north of the Croton River, the area in between became known as the Neutral Ground or Neutral Zone.

For eight long years, this area, which included all of Philipse Manor, saw unprecedented levels of military battles and skirmishes, vigilante violence, and “foraging” for military supplies from the very civilians the armies were purporting to liberate from the enemy. Women were often caught in the middle, as they struggled to maintain households with men joining armies, tried to protect themselves and their children from military and vigilante violence including sexual violence, and to protect their properties and foodstuffs from barn burnings, cattle rustlers, and marauding “foragers.” Some had strong political views on the conflict. Others simply tried to survive.

This talk will examine the lives of women in the Neutral Zone more broadly as well as specific stories of individual women including Mary Philipse Morris and Elizabeth Williams Rutgers Philipse, Ann Fisher Miller, Grace Isaacs Babcock, and Black Loyalists such as Eleanor Fleming and Lydia Tompkins.

 

Morris-Jumel: Family & Community Days: Grow Your Own Herbs

Join us for April’s Family & Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion with a fun, spring-time hands-on activity! Families are invited to celebrate National Garden Month and Earth Day learning about historic herbs and how to grow and use them. This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages and a great way to welcome the new growing season. Weather permitting, we will explore the herb garden in the Sunken Garden. Bring your own empty toilet paper roll or paper towel roll if you can.

¡Acompáñenos en el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad de abril en la Morris-Jumel Mansion y celebre la inminente llegada de la primavera con una actividad práctica y divertida! Se invita a las familias a celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Jardinería aprendiendo sobre hierbas históricas, así como a cultivarlas y utilizarlas. Esta actividad práctica es ideal para todas las edades y constituye una excelente manera de dar la bienvenida a la nueva temporada de cultivo. Si las condiciones meteorológicas lo permiten, exploraremos el jardín de hierbas situado en el Jardín Hundido (*Sunken Garden*). Si le es posible, traiga su propio tubo de cartón vacío de papel higiénico o de papel de cocina.

Morris-Jumel: Fall 2025 Paranormal Historical Investigations

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 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.