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About the Mansion Tour

• Free guided tours are available until Tuesday, October 29, 2024 upon reservation, with a 60 person capacity, on the days and times listed below.
• Reservations must be made a least 48 hours in advance and are on a first come, first served basis.
• Walk-up tours are unavailable.
• Tours last 30-45 minutes.
• To schedule a tour, please submit the form below or contact us at:   [email protected] or call 334-425-2818.
• Each group MUST bring a complete list of attendees (first and last name) to submit to security upon arrival at the gate.

Mansion Tour Dates 2024-2025

Tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays (9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.)

For special requests please contact Jennifer Bricken.

Holiday Candlelight Tour Dates 2024

Holiday Candlelight Tours will occur on Monday, December 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Monday, December 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This is a FREE self-guided tour that requires a ticket to enter. Tickets are available at the Governor’s Mansion Gift Shop (30 Finley Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104) and the Sweet Home Alabama gift shop (401 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104). For questions regarding the Holiday Candlelight Tours, please contact us at: [email protected] or call 334-425-2818.

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Mississippi Governor's Mansion

The Governor’s Mansion has been the residence of Mississippi governors and their families since 1842. In 1975, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. At that time, it was one of only two state gubernatorial residences to receive this honor.

• Discover treasures from our state’s collection as you tour the historic section of the mansion. 
• Explore stories from governors past and learn about the current governor. 

Groups are welcome. The maximum is fifty people per tour.  Reservations are required and must be made at least seventy-two hours in advance.  Call 601-359-6421 to make a reservation.

Help us preserve the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion’s historic collection for future generations by donating to the Friends of the Mansion. Donations of $50 or more include a Friends of the Mansion membership.

In January 1833, the Mississippi legislature appropriated funds to build a capitol building and a “suitable house for the Governor.” Delayed by a serious depression caused by the Panic of 1837, construction of the Governor’s Mansion was not begun until 1839, the same year that the Capitol building was completed. In January 1842, Governor Tilghman Tucker and his family moved into the Mansion, which had been constructed for a cost of approximately $50,000. 

Both the Capitol building (Old Capitol) and the Governor’s Mansion were designed by architect William Nichols (1780-1853), a native of Bath, England. William Nichols designed the Mansion in the period’s most popular architectural style: Greek Revival. Architectural historians consider the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion to be one of the finest surviving examples of the Greek Revival style in the United States. 

Facility Use 

The historic section and grounds of the Governor’s Mansion have been designated as an area for limited public use by educational, historical, or other non-profit organizations. The Mansion and grounds are not available to private individuals acting on their own. All inquiries regarding facility use of the historic section and/or grounds of the Governor’s Mansion should be directed to the Mansion administrator at 601-359-3175. 

The Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has statutory authority and the responsibility to establish guidelines for public access and organizational use of the Mansion in order to protect and preserve the historic structure and the historic furnishings. 

The Mansion and grounds may be scheduled for no more than one tea or reception per week, Tuesday through Friday, dependent on availability. No organization will be allowed to use the Governor’s Mansion for entertaining more than once a year. 

On occasion, it will be necessary to rearrange scheduling due to emergency use of the Mansion by the governor for official state functions or other important uses. The understanding and flexibility of the affected organization is requested in those infrequent instances of cancellation or postponement of a scheduled function. 

Requests for use of the Mansion should be made in writing to the Mansion administrator, 300 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, at least six weeks prior to the scheduled date of a function. The request should provide as much information as possible on proposed plans and arrangements for an event, including the general purpose of the event and the anticipated number of guests. All arrangements must be approved in advance by the Mansion administrator. 

If the requested use is approved, the authorized representative of the organization will be expected to sign a Facility Use Contract and to pay a Mansion Use Fee based on the number of persons expected to attend the event (0 to 25 persons – $100; 26 to 99 persons – $200; 100 to 200 persons – $400). 

Docent Program 

Tours of the Governor’s Mansion are conducted by trained volunteer docents who interpret the Mansion to visitors.  Individuals interested in becoming docents may contact the Mansion curator at 601-359-6421 or  [email protected] for more information. 

Tours are available Tuesday–Thursday at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 a.m.

Reservations are required and must be made at least seventy-two hours in advance.

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Take the Pearl Street exit (96A) off I-55 and follow Pearl to West Street. Turn right onto West, go one block to Capitol Street and immediately past Capitol Street look on the right for the side gate of the Mansion. Individuals and groups should gather at this gate for tours.

Parking: For security reasons, the public is not permitted to park on the Mansion grounds. Metered parking on adjacent streets and in city parking lots is available. Visitors with disabilities should contact the Mansion curator in advance at 601-359-6421 to request on the grounds parking.

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Candlelight Tours at The Mansion

• 120 South Clark Street Milledgeville, GA 31061
• Presented By: Old Governor's Mansion
• Dates: 12/7/2024, 12/21/2024
• Recurrence: Occurring on Dec. 7th & 21st
• Location: Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion
• Address: 120 South Clark Street
• Phone: (478) 445-4545
• Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Price: $10 per person, $7 seniors & pre-booked tours, $2 students

Transformed into a Christmas wonderland with twinkling lights and a majestic choir, the Old Governor’s Mansion is holding its annual Christmas tours.  Evening tours of the Mansion complete with candles lit and choirs singing in the rotunda bring a Holiday warmth to the Mansion. Candlelight tours will be held at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm on December 7th and 21st. 

Reservations are required for candlelight tours.

The Mansion will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, fully decorated and open for Christmas tours November 16th- November 27th and December 2nd - December 22nd between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Governor's Mansion Holiday Tours

Dec 19, 2023 12:00 PM

Wisconsin Executive Residence 99 Cambridge Road , Madison , Wisconsin 53704

November 10, 2023

media release: Visit the Wisconsin Executive Residence for a free tour of public rooms decked in festive holiday décor. Advance registration is required.

Please register to attend a free holiday tour of the Wisconsin Executive Residence. Stroll through the public rooms to experience the history, furniture, art, and legends, along with the festive holiday decorations and music. All guests must be pre-registered and receive a ticket with the entry time to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted. Tours last approximately 30 minutes, and each tour is limited to a maximum of 50 people per time slot. If you are registering multiple people, you will need each person's first name, middle name (if applicable), date of birth, and state or country of residence to register them.

Holiday tours are free to the public, and visitors are encouraged to bring a new, non-perishable food item which will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, or a new Children’s Book (ages 0-12) to support the First Lady's Holiday Children's Book Drive, which will be distributed to non-profits across Wisconsin. Thank you.

Reservations are required and on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a group larger than 40 people, please call 608-246-5501 or email [email protected]. Additional tour details are provided on your ticket.

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence.

“Kathy and I are glad to continue this important tradition of recognizing and honoring our nation’s heroes during the holidays at the Executive Residence,” Gov. Evers said. “There are many service members from Wisconsin who are fulfilling their duties and cannot make it home for the holidays and many families across the state who are missing or remembering their loved ones this season. The ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ tree is just one way we can honor our service members and veterans and their sacrifices to our state and country.” 

The Tribute to Our Troops Tree tradition began in 2005 and honors Wisconsin service members who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ornaments can be sent in honor of Wisconsin service members past and present, in Wisconsin and abroad. The invitation is open to families of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members. Ornaments can be plain, fancy, or personalized to honor fallen service members, those who are deployed overseas this holiday season, and all who wear the uniforms of the nation’s armed forces.

To be included as part of this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” tree, ornaments must be received no later than Wednesday, November 29 at: 

Wisconsin National Guard

ATTN: SAPR Program Mr. Liam Walsh

1420 Wright Street, Room 105

Madison, WI., 53704

The ornaments will be displayed at the Executive Residence and will not be returned to senders. The ornaments and the “Tribute to Our Troops” tree can be viewed as part of the residence’s holiday tours. As space is limited, individuals interested in a tour must pre-register to attend. More information is available on the Wisconsin Executive Residence website here . Residence tours will be available during the following dates and times: 

• Tuesday, Dec. 5, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. 
• Thursday, Dec. 7, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. 
• Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.  
• Tuesday, Dec. 12, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. 
• Thursday, Dec. 14, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. 
• Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Dec. 19, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

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Free Christmas Tours Of The Tennessee Governor’s Mansion

Next month, The Tennessee Governor’s Mansion (known as The Tennessee Residence) will offer free Christmas tours. You must register first and you can do that HERE

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Wisconsin Executive Residence Tour 

Tours are free. Advance tour registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Wisconsin Executive Residence! Stroll through the public rooms to experience the history, view the beautiful furniture, and enjoy the inspiring art in this 100+ year old home.

Tours are scheduled most Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., starting on May 16, 2024, and ending on September 12, 2024. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes, and each tour is limited to a maximum of 20 people. If you would like to make a reservation for a group larger than 20 people or if you will be arriving on a bus, please call Charlene Malueg, Executive Residence Director at 608-669-4708 or email  [email protected] for specific information. 

Terms and Conditions

All guests must be pre-registered at least 72 hours in advance and receive a ticket with the entry time to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted.

Please click the REGISTER button below and enter the first name, middle name (if applicable), last name, date of birth, and state or country of residence for EACH person in your party. You may NOT use one person's same first and last name for all tickets for which you are registering. Every person's information is required to receive an individualized ticket. Those over 18 years of age should be prepared to show a photo ID matching the name on their ticket at the entry point. You may arrive up to 10 minutes before your entry time to allow for security screening.

Guests may bring a small bag; however, large bags or backpacks are not allowed. All items are subject to search by security. Food and beverages other than sealed bottled water are not permitted inside the Residence.

Parking and Security

Street parking will be available on Cambridge Rd. and Lakewood Blvd. Parking is not available on the Executive Residence grounds. Accessible parking is available upon request.

Bring your cameras or phones. Photos are permitted inside and outside the Executive Residence.

Weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, may not be carried inside the Wisconsin Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence. Signs notifying individuals that weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, are prohibited are posted prominently at public entry points to the Executive Residence grounds. Individuals that carry weapons, including firearms or concealed weapons, inside the Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence after notice has been provided may be subject to forfeitures, fines, or imprisonment.

Tour Registration

• December Holiday Open Houses

All Open Houses are  SOLD OUT.  Check the website in November, for the 2024 holiday open house schedule and when online registration opens.

On-line registration opens November 3rd at 10 am for the December 2023 Holiday Open House dates.

Guests must register in advance. Masks are optional. Open Houses are 11 am to 2 pm, and Sundays 12 noon to 3 pm.

The dates will be:

• Friday, December 1 st
• Saturday, December 2 nd
• Sunday, December 3 rd
• Saturday, December 16th
• Sunday, December 17th
• Tuesday, December 19th

Small transit buses used by community centers, for example, are permitted to park on site.  Large coach or school buses are not allowed due to parking limitations.

The Open Houses are free to the public.  Guests view six first-floor public rooms festively decorated by the Garden Clubs of New Jersey, enjoy holiday piano music in the Music Room and a sweet treat prepared by the Drumthwacket Chef. The format for all Open Houses is self-guided but Docents are available in every room to answer questions. Interior photography is only permitted in the library in front of the magnificent stone fireplace . Guests may tour the grounds weather permitting.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: The residence is open in December on select dates. Online registration opens when dates are posted in November. All guests including children age 5+ must register in advance.  Drumthwacket is wheelchair accessible.

There is complimentary parking on-site.  Cars and small transit buses may park on-site.  Coach or school buses are not permitted due to parking limitations.  To cancel or change a reservation, e-mail info@drumthwacket.org .

Please e-mail info@drumthwacket.org or (973) 204-2860 .

Thank you to the Garden Clubs of New Jersey for donating their time and talent to decorate the residence for the 2023 holiday season

Allentown Garden Club Belvidere Garden Club Keyport Garden Club Long Valley Garden Club Mountain Lakes Garden Club Warren Garden Club West Trenton Garden Club

And A Special Thank you to Decor Chair Nancy Bigelsen

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You can take a Christmas tour of the Governor's Mansion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Holiday tours of the Governor's Mansion have begun and you could get an inside look at the Governor and First Lady's home.

It's one of the most historic buildings in Tennessee. Tours began Friday morning.

The tours are free and open to the public, but you do have to register ahead of time. You can register here: Tour Registration

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