Morris–Jumel Mansion
Manhattan’s oldest house—docents hear Madame Jumel’s step on the stair when the colonial rooms are empty.
History & haunting lore
The Morris–Jumel Mansion (1765) in Washington Heights served as George Washington’s headquarters in 1776 and later as the home of Eliza Jumel, one of early America’s wealthiest women, briefly married to Aaron Burr. It operates as a museum of colonial and early republic life with period rooms. The hilltop site overlooks the Harlem River valley.
It is routinely listed among New York’s haunted houses: reports include Eliza’s apparition, servant figures, and residual battle noise. Investigators and TV crews have visited. Museum education centres on documented residents, not proof of ghosts.
Check museum open days; the surrounding park is separate. Combine with High Bridge walks nearby.
Current site status
Historic house museum with limited open hours and timed or drop-in tours depending on season. Stairs to upper floors; not fully step-free. Special evening paranormal programs occur occasionally as fundraisers—buy only through the museum. Respect residential neighbours on Jumel Terrace.
Activity at Morris–Jumel Mansion
Field notes and sightings tagged to this haunt.