Tag Archives: George Washington

Harlem Interiors At The Morris Jumel Mansion (photos)

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Harlem’s Revolution

General Washington spent two months in the fall of 1776 at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in northern Manhattan where he and his troops were headquartered during the British retreat Morris-jumelat the Battle of Harlem Heights. Continue reading

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Yolande’s Yard: Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary (video)

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By Yolande Brener

“There is nothing correctional going on in correctional facilities,” said Mumia Abu-Jamal. “You cannot correct people by putting them in a box and denying them every so-called right that is entitled to every person.” Continue reading

Aaron Clark, Harlemite And ‘King Of Lotteries,’ 1860

According to his own Family Record, Aaron was born 16 October 1787 in Worthington, MA, son of David Clark and his second wife Lydia Benjamin. Continue reading

The San Juan Theater In Harlem, 1912

It was William Fox’s Audubon Theatre of 1912. It was designed by the one and only Thomas Lamb. Continue reading

Harlem’s Revolutionary War History

On April 12, the Revolutionary War began with shots fired on the fort. On September 16, 1776, the Battle of Harlem Heights, sometimes referred to as the Battle of Harlem or Battle of Harlem Plain was fought in western Harlem around the Hollow Way (now West 125th St., and Lenox Avenue) with conflicts on Morningside Heights to the south and Harlem Heights to the north.

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A Short History of Tea In Harlem

Tea in Harlem has been a constant since its early years with the Muscoota Indians in East Harlem to the Harlem Renaissance with Lelia Walker’s Dark Tower on 136th Street in Central Harlem. Continue reading

In Da (Hamilton) Heightz For The Hamilton Grange Memorial Opening In Harlem (video)

By Yolande Brener

Although many New Yorkers may not know why the area from 135th Street to 155th Street on the west side is called Hamilton Heights, judging by the large turnout for the opening of his memorial, Alexander Hamilton has plenty of fans.

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George Washington In Harlem At Morris-Jumel

This lecture will focus on the presidency of George Washington while the capital was located in New York, as well as the temporary relocation to Philadelphia.  Continue reading

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters By President Barack Obama (video)

In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O’Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children. Continue reading

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! Continue reading