New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced today that she and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg this summer are moving their family into Durmthwacket, the official home of the governor.
Constructed in 1877 in Princeton, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places and is situated on land once owned by William Penn.
The last governor to live in the historic mansion was Jim McGreevey.
“From Day One, this Administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our commitments. We’re thrilled to further strengthen that commitment by living full time in the Governor’s official residence and being much closer to the Capital City and the State House,” the governor said in a release.
“Drumthwacket is the people’s house, and we look also forward to continuing to bring it to life for New Jersey residents and highlight all the incredible history it offers,” she said.
The property was turned into the governor’s official residence in 1982 when the Drumthwacket Foundation was formed to restore, curate and preserve the residence.
“Our family looks forward to this exciting next chapter, and we thank the dedicated New Jersey state staff and the team at the Drumthwacket Foundation for all their work to truly make the residence a home.”
The home is open for tours. More information about the history of the property is available at https://drumthwacket.org
