Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour

The Morris-Jumel Mansion brings New York history to life in the brand-new “Uncovering Uptown History” guided walking tour!Manhattan's oldest residence, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, brings Uptown Manhattan history to life in the brand-new “Uncovering Uptown History” guided walking tour!Morris-Jumel Mansion guides bring you along a series of hidden historic gems of New York history in the brand-new “Uncovering Uptown History” guided walking tour: a 90-minute, one-mile mobile experience beginning at the Morris-Jumel Mansion and ending at Trinity Cemetery on Broadway and 155th. Spanning over 260 years, this tour illuminates little-known corners of the Revolutionary War, the Gilded and Industrial Ages, the Harlem Renaissance, and more, connecting the paths of legendary figures with the ones we walk today. Perfect for locals, hard to impress history buffs, and tourists looking beyond well-known sites of New York City.Dress seasonably and wear your walking shoes. The walk is considered easy to moderately challenging.All tours will begin at the Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace, New York, New York 10032) in the Colonial Era Kitchen (Basement Entrance)September 2026 Tours9/59/12 (NO 1:30 PM tour due to Family and Community Day)9/199/26Two tour times to choose from! Tour 1: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMTour 2: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (No 1:30 PM tour on 2nd Saturday of each month, please be sure to check in advance to see if tours are running. Tours shift with the MJM programming schedule as needed, but will always be done with advance notice.)