LandmarkWashington HeightsJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Worth seeing for the history and the hilltop; the house is closed for roof replacement as of Oct 28, 2026, but the park and Saturday walks go on.
65 Jumel TerraceJumel Terrace between W 160th & W 162nd Sts
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What it is
The Morris-Jumel Mansion at 65 Jumel Terrace was built around 1765 as Mount Morris for Roger Morris, and the museum’s own site describes it as the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. George Washington used it as his headquarters in September and October 1776. Eliza and Stephen Jumel bought it in 1810, and the city purchased it in 1903 for $235,000 after a campaign led by Lillie Earle. It sits inside the Jumel Terrace Historic District.
Who it’s for
History readers, Hamilton fans, school groups, and anyone who wants a quiet hilltop with a park.
Standout details
As of October 28, 2026, the museum’s website says the mansion is closed temporarily for roof replacement while Roger Morris Park stays open daily from 10am to 5pm. Guided Saturday walking tours run at 10:30am and 1:30pm for $25, per the museum, and the museum lists free Family Days on the second Sunday of the month. Self-guided interior tours are suspended during the closure.
Honest verdict
An essential Washington Heights landmark, but for now it is an exterior-and-grounds visit, so check the museum’s website before you go and plan around a Saturday walking tour if you want a guide.