The historic Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City.SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images Built in 1765, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. George Washington spent time there during the Revolutionary War, and Aaron Burr married its owner. I visited the mansion, now a restored museum, and felt like I stepped back in time. Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan.The historic home was built in 1765 by Colonel Roger Morris, a Loyalist who returned to England when the Revolutionary War broke out.During the war, George Washington used the site as his military headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights.
Take A Look Inside Morris-jumel Mansion, A Picturesque 18th-century Estate In New York City Once Home To Aaron Burr
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