Morris-Jumel Mansion

• 14 Nov, 2017
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At the time of the American Revolution, Mary and Roger had to leave their home because they were Tories (colonists loyal to Britain). After they left George Washington and his Patriot officers moved in and made the house their headquarters for five weeks in the autumn of 1776. It was a strategic location, because the house offered a great view of Manhattan and both the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.