| State: | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Address: | 354 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA |
| Postal code: | 08540 |
| Phone: | (973) 204-2860 |
| Website: | http://www.drumthwacket.org/ |
Visited for their Christmas open house. Rooms decorated by various garden clubs based on Revolutionary era events. Learned a lot while enjoying the rooms.
Very nicely decorated for Christmas. Also very informative and friendly tour guides!!
Love being part of the West Trento Garden Club and other NJ Garden clubs that decorate the rooms at Drumthwacket for Christmas holidays.
From Scots-Gaelic meaning wooded hill, Drumthwacket pronounced DRUM-thwak-it) is the name of the official residence of the New Jersey governor. Located at 354 Stockton Street, outside downtown Princeton, my partner and I were honored to achieve tickets for their self-guided tour of this beautiful Greek Revival mansion. The house was purchased by the State of New Jersey in the early 80s. Not all governors live here, but it is used for entertaining and other functions.
Upon arrival, New Jersey State Troopers coordinated parking and entry into the mansion. Guests viewed six first-floor public rooms (the Governor's formal dining room, the sun porch, the parlor, the music and/or gathering room, the library, and the Governor's office) joyously decorated by the Garden Clubs of New Jersey using fresh arrangements and greenery that complemented the architecture and decor of each room. Enjoyed holiday piano music in the Music Room and a sweet treat freshly prepared at Greta’s House. Docents were available in every room to answer questions. Interior photography was only permitted in the library before the magnificent stone fireplace.
The interior was filled with history. The most fascinating part was the wallpaper in the dining room, painted by hand and beautiful.
It was most definitely elaborate, ornate, shiny, and beautiful. We think there were some fascinating facts about our history and NJ, which we could recommend.
Beautiful house lovingly maintained and wonderfully decorated for the holidays. A real treat to visit. The docents are all very knowledgeable also. Completely charming!