With over 200 years of history preserved in its walls, the Morris-jumel mansion celebrates New York like no other place in the city. The house itself dates back to 1765 and was originally designed in true Palladian style. The place was later bought by Stephen Jumel and re-designed by his wife Eliza Jumel to embrace Federal styled elements with classic Georgian interiors.

The story of the house is incomplete without the story of Eliza who upon the death of her husband Stephen married ex-vice president Aaron Burr in the parlor of this very home. She later divorced Aaron Burr and was known to be very eccentric towards the end of her life. The mansion oozes her personality more than anyone else’s and even today, the sheer history behind the place, is hard to ignore. Throughout its past, the place has hosted some of the most iconic figures in American history including Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams and Alexander Hamilton among others.

Do observe the fine furnishing that make the soul of the place and travel back in time as you see the personal artifacts belonging to Roger Morris, George Washington, Eliza Jumel and Aaron Burr.

Admission fee:

• Adults: USD 10
• Seniors/Students: USD 8
• Children under 12: Free
• Members: Free

• Subway/ Metro: 163 St - Amsterdam Av
• Bus: Edgecombe Av/w 160 St
• By Taxi

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