MANHATTAN MANSION Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest house, began as Roger Morris’s “Gentleman’s Farm,” became Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters, and in the 19th century was used by Madame Eliza Jumel as a “Chateau in the Heights.” A guided tour provides a look at its 11 period rooms decorated in styles from throughout its Colonial, Federal, and Empire history. Saturday, noon-1 p.m., Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, between 160th and 162nd streets, 212-923-8008, $5 general, $3.50 seniors, students, and members, reservations recommended.

GRAND HISTORY Joyce Gold leads a historical tour of Grand Central Terminal, “Crossroads of a Million Private Lives.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., meet at Whitney Midtown, southwest corner of 42nd Street and Park Avenue, 212-242-5762, $12.

ISLAND BY CANDLELIGHT The Staten Island Historical Society presents a candlelight tour of the 25-acre Historic Richmond Town. Visitors can experience 300 years of holiday traditions by observing costumed interpreters as they stroll. Tickets include a “Wassail Bowl” reception at the Third County Courthouse. Saturday, tours leave from 5-8:30 p.m., Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island, 718-351-1611, $27.50 general, $22 members, reservations requested.

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