Where is it? 65 Jumel Terrace (Jumel Terr is between Edgecombe and St. Nicholas Aves), between 160th and 162nd Sts, Manhattan
How do I get there? C train to 163rd St or 1 train to 157th St
When can I go? Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
How much do I have to shell out to get in? $5 for Adult, $4 for students, children under 12 are free
The run-down: Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1765 by a British Colonel, and has been well-maintained ever since. It is most well-known for being George Washington's headquarters during the early stages of the Revolution and the site of a 1790 dinner attended by then President Washington and his Cabinet (John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox). I'm still trying to wrap my brain around how awesome it would have been to be there... Most of the rooms focus on the colonial/post-war daily life, with elements of modern-day exhibits mixed in through-out.
What was cool about the Mansion: The colonial waffle maker (pictured above). Does that make me weird? I'm okay with that... And the grounds were beautiful (I would recommend walking around the entire outside, as well as the Historical District on the blocks that surround the Mansion). Also, the new Deputy Director has put together a pretty full Calender of Events, both adult and family oriented, that is worth checking out. (I attended the lecture on Alexander Hamilton, and loved it.)
(Washington's Chamber)
What I could have done without: The blending of the new exhibits with the permanent collection seemed out of place, and as a result the pieces were a little lost.
Need more info? Here's their website: http://www.morrisjumel.org 
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