In a place that has see as much history as this one, it is no wonder there is an abundance of historic homes in New York City. If you enjoy learning about the past you'll love visiting all the interesting house museums NYC has to offer. Be sure to check our list of historic houses NYC before heading downtown.
New York City's Most Haunted House
High on the list of historic homes in NYC, Merchant’s House, built in 1832, boasts that it is NYC’s only 19th century home to have “survived virtually intact, inside and out.” It is located in downtown NYC and is a great example of the Federal brick architectural style. The house has thousands of preserved belongings (decorations, books, clothing, furniture, photographs and personal items) of the affluent Tredwell family and their Irish servants.
Also hailed as NYC’s most haunted house, Gertrude Tredwell is thought by many to still reside in her upstairs bedroom. If you are visiting in October you may want to sign up for the museum’s Candlelight Ghost Tours. If you like historic haunted houses NYC visit this house museum Thursday – Monday from 12pm to 5pm
Revolutionary War Era Historic Home in NYC
This National Historic Landmark was erected in 1765 by the Morris family as a summer country house. The mansion has been involved in many historically important events including being integral during the Battle of Harlem Heights in the American Revolutionary War where it headquartered General George Washington.
The Morris-Jumel Mansion has been operating as a museum for over 100 years and has a permanent exhibition of rooms furnished in the styles of several time periods. Short term exhibitions which highlight different aspects of history are often shown at this historic home in New York City. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.
