MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION - Oldest home in Manhattan (New York, NY)

Built in 1765 as a Summer home for British General Roger Morris. After he fled to England at the start of the American Revolution the house was used by Gen George Washington as his headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights. Later the House was owned by French Merchant Stephen Jumel and his wife Eliza. After Stephen passed away Eliza married former Vice-President Aaron Burr in the Parlor on the 1st floor.

[Wendyo]

Just bought a house recently, and found photos and newspaper clippings about this house in our attic.
One of the women who owned the 'MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION' had the same name as my great great grandmother, but I don't think there's a connection, it's just coincidence.
The house we bought looks like a mini version of this mansion. We also found a very old Wedding dress, I am going to have it restored, I had lost mine in the move and I was devastated, my heart was absolutely broken, so finding this old wedding dress made me feel like the house gave me a giant hug. 😢❤

[gordonharris]

I enjoy your historic homes videos. I lived in Richmond, VA for most of my life, but we were in Alexandria until I was 10.
You're a fairly long way from Fredericksburg. Thanks.

[emih]

Always enjoy your tours. Watched it a second time and followed along with the transcript which is an interesting added feature. Thanks for your hard work.

[leetaylor]

Very beautiful home. Thank you for sharing.

[mistervacation]

Another good one. I've watched all your videos I have a lot of relatives that live in Fredericksburg so I wish you do more on that area. Spent many vacations there when I was a kid. Thanks for the good videos

[ashiqali]

Thank you this was very helpful for my project

[TWOCOWS]

I have so many fond memories of this building from the 1980s, when it was too dangerous to visit it (the local ruffians would have mugged and killed you). When I showed up with a few others in toe, the house was closed, although it was the working time. Ringing didnt help. So, we began peeking through the windows instead. By chance, I saw a hippie guy lurking in the kitchen area. I shouted, and he unhappily opened the door. I told him it was the working hour and asked who he was. they scruffy fellow told me he was the caretakeer and lived at the top floor below the roof. My friends and me began checking everything for its history, including going down on the floor to see the underneath of the furniture.

The hippie guy took freight, thinking we were inspectors. When I asked to see his living quarters in the upper floor, he apologetically obliged. The place was a mess, with some broken guitars and other musical instruments all over the place. He broke down in fear, begging me not to have him evicted as he had no place to go and no source of income but the monthly pay for being the "caretaker." He didnt even let me speak, kept beging, and finally offered himself and his gf for "use" if that would prevent the eviction. It was amuzing and sad at the same time. I told him instead of all that, he and his gf must clean up the place, including the garden and maintain them. that we would be back to inspect the place. What a world....

[jparkerable]

Is that a ticket booth on the front blocking the beautiful entry way? I bet the gardens in the back were gorgeous at one time. Wish there were a photo included.

[rondriskill]

Chris,
Always appreciate your love of history, but I do worry when you're in the Big Apple.
Your architectural vocabulary has blossomed over the previous few months. The terms widow's walk, lunette window, and portico just rolled off your tongue. The projecting wooden corner blocks are called quoins.
I absolutely love your passion.
I'm a retired historian and architect.
Would love to be forty years younger and traveling with you.

[crossroadschronicles]

Great job with channel. Check out visiting Edenton N.C.