Morris-Jumel Mansion served as George Washington's headquarters in 1776, and its guides take the story out the door on a one-mile route through 260 years of uptown history. The walk surfaces little-known corners of the Revolutionary War, the Gilded and Industrial Ages and the Harlem Renaissance before ending at Trinity Cemetery. If you think you've seen historic New York, this is the uptown tour that proves otherwise.
What to expect
Tours meet in the mansion's Colonial Era kitchen, reached through the basement entrance, then set off on an easy-to-moderate 90-minute walk. Guides stop at hidden sites along the way to connect legendary figures to today's streets. Tours shift with the mansion's schedule.
Good to know
- The mansion is at 65 Jumel Terrace; take the C to 163 St–Amsterdam Av.
- Enter through the construction gates and go downstairs to the basement kitchen to check in.
- Advance registration is strongly recommended.
- Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.
- Group rates are available for six or more people.
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Common questions
How long is the tour?
About 90 minutes over roughly one mile.
Where does it start and end?
It starts at Morris-Jumel Mansion and ends at Trinity Cemetery on Broadway at 155th Street.
Are there two tour times?
Yes, NYC Parks lists a morning and an early-afternoon tour.
