Morris-Jumel Mansion Fall Schedule

Manhattan’s Oldest House in Harlem

From being Washington’s Headquarters in 1776, the oldest Colonial  Gardens in the nation, to some of the best regional wine tasting in Harlem. The Jumel-Mansion has something for everyone – Go Harlem!

September

13 Colonies Wine Tasting Series

Join us for a wine tasting event that will showcase the regional nuances of vintners in the original New England, Middle and Southern colonies.

Tickets are $20 per person and $15 for members. Advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008.

Starts: September 24, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Ends: September 24, 2010 at 9:00 PM

Historic House Festival Weekend

Come celebrate the 3rd annual Historic House Festival and enjoy free admission and events including docent led tours, and scavenger hunts of the Mansion. Be sure to visit the Historic House Trust website (www.historichousetrust.org) to see a listing of the events at other historic sites.

No advanced registration required

Starts: September 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Ends: September 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM

October

Open House New York

Children and their families can tour the Mansion, make colonial hats, dress up in colonial style costumes, or go on a scavenger hunt and win a prize.

Free and no advanced registration is required

Starts: October 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Ends: October 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Living History Evening & Wine Tasting

Step back in time and interact with the key figures of the Mansion’s past. Sample wines while learning about the the mansion from historic enactors.

Tickets are $20 per person and $15 for members. Advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008.

Starts: October 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Ends: October 29, 2010 at 9:00 PM

November

Music at Morris-Jumel Concert Series

Celebrate the debut of Rebecca Pechefsky’s splendid new double-manual harpsichord with a program of works by J. S. Bach, François Couperin, and François d’Agincour. Champagne reception after the concert!

Tickets are $25 per person and $20 for members. Advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008

Starts: November 6, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Ends: November 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Family Workshop – Quilts

Quilts kept people warm but also told stories. Create a patchwork quilt that has special meaning to you!

Free but advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008

Starts: November 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Ends: November 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM

December

Family Workshop – Quilling

Make holiday cards using decorative paper to create a unique gift for a loved one.

Free but advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008

Starts: December 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Ends: December 4, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Music at Morris-Jumel Annual Holiday Concert

Brooklyn Baroque and friends present the annual Holiday Concert at the Morris-Jumel Mansion.

Tickets are $25 per person and $20 for members. Advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008

Starts: December 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Ends: December 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
New York, NY 10032

(212) 923-8008

www.morrisjumel.org