Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan's oldest house and presents American life from the colonial era to the present by preserving, collecting and interpreting history, culture and the arts to engage and inspire diverse audiences. Morris-Jumel mansion prides itself on serving and valuing the community by linking history to current times and the future. Morris-Jumel is a truly unique historic house and our commitment to historical accuracy, authenticity, and the highest professional standards at MJM, has resulted in accreditation from the American Association of Museums.