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