Historic Shrines of America

Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, the Craigie House where Longfellow wrote, a hundred more — an American pilgrimage told building by building, when many of these places were still fighting to survive.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City

5 shrines in this part of Historic Shrines of America.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: British

Mrs. Morris kept the house open for a time, but finally, taking her children with her, she went to her sister-in-law at the Philipse Manor…

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Revolutionary

After the Revolution the property was confiscated, as appears from an entry in Washington's diary, dated July 10, 1790: "Having formed a…

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Donck

The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Frederick

On September 29, 1672, after the death of the original owner, 7,708 acres of the princely estate were sold to three men, of whom Frederick…

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