The Morris-Jumel Mansion's Annual George Washington Dinner

An elegant dinner and key Morris-Jumel Mansion fundraiser for free and low-cost programs that commemorates historic events at the Mansion.The annual Morris-Jumel Mansion George Washington Dinner commemorates the 1790 dinner hosted by Washington for members of his Cabinet at the Mansion, but this year it also holds special meaning. September 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Harlem Heights, the first victory for the Patriots and a major boost for the Continental Army, during which the Mansion served as the headquarters for General George Washington.We invite you to join us for the Morris-Jumel Mansion 2026 George Washington Dinner to mark this historic event. MJM Outstanding Community Service Honorees:Curtis Archer: Dedicated community development leader and former president of the Harlem Community Development Corporation who helped advance diverse community revitalization projects and initiatives throughout the greater Harlem community .Laurie Cumbo: Distinguished former Commissioner of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, who expanded the size and impact of the agency while ensuring that arts and cultural initiatives are inclusive, equitable, and rooted in the community.SponsorsLead Sponsor: Harlem Community Development CorpNewYork-PresbyterianJames LongSmith, Buss and Jacobs LLPThe Armory FoundationThe Edge HotelThe Spitzer School of ArchitectureWest Harlem Development CorpThe Miranda Family FundSienia ConstructionSusan Arnot Heaney & Kevin Barry HeaneyIvy FairchildWayne Benjamin