OLYMPIA — The Washington State Governor’s Mansion was completed in January 1909 and promptly two housewarming ceremonies were held – one for the public and one for the legislature. In honor of this anniversary the Governor’s Mansion Foundation will host special presentation tours marking this historical event on Wednesday mornings, January 3 and 10th, at 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30. For reservations visit the Department of Enterprise Services’ website at https://apps.des.wa.gov/mansion/mansion.aspx to complete an online Mansion Tour request form. If anyone needs special accommodations, please check the box on your reservation contact information and a Visitor Services staff will contact you to find out more details.
Each tour time is open to 25 guests and are hosted by the Governor’s Mansion Foundation docents. Visitors to the Georgian-style mansion, situated on a bluff overlooking Capitol Lake, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains will visit nine public rooms.
Reservations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance. However, tours fill up fast so the earlier you make your reservation, the better. For questions or additional information, please email the State Capitol Tour Office at tours@des.wa.gov (please put in subject line Gov. Mansion Tours).
Image sourced from event website.
