The mansion in Harlem Heights was built in 1765 with later additions. It is famed as having served as General George Washington's headquarters for a month in 1776 as well as having been the country home of Eliza Jumel and, briefly, Aaron Burr. Archaeological projects have found 18th-19th century features and artifacts which are within the Morris-Jumel Mansion. The Mansion is open to the public.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Manhattan, West 160th Street at Jumel Terrace
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Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York, NY (2005)
December 2004 - January 2005
Archaeological monitoring of emergency repair work within Roger Morris Park, home of the Morris-Jumel Mansion built in 1765 with later additions, did not uncover any significant archaeological resources. No associated collection for this work. The site is open to the ...
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Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York, NY (2004)
1994
Excavations were completed in 1994 adjacent to the Morris-Jumel Mansion located in Roger Morris Park in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The Mansion was built in 1765 and is famed for having served as General George Washington’s headquarters for a month ...
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Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York, NY (2000)
2000
Archaeological testing of a construction area at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, built in 1765 with later additions, located in Roger Morris Park in Washington Heights did not uncover any significant archaeological resources. There is no associated collection and the site is ...
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