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Designated NJRHP. May 8, 1975. Drumthwacket ( / ˈdrʌmˌθwækɪt / DRUM-thwak-it [3]) is the official residence of the governor of the U.S. state of New Jersey at 354 Stockton Street in Princeton, New Jersey, near the state capital of Trenton . The mansion was built in 1835 and expanded in 1893 and 1900.
Survey of land purchased by William Olden. Sited on the land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence, Drumthwacket is the stately home that is today the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey. Drumthwacket is one of the most fabled and elegant of America’s executive residences, and in its history lie the ...
The original structure consists of the center hall with two rooms on each side in addition to the large portico with detailed ionic columns. Olden gives the home the Scots-Gaelic name “Drumthwacket” which translates to “wooded hill.” Image: Drumthwacket, mid to late 19th century.
In 1982, Drumthwacket was designated as New Jersey Governor's Mansion and converted to the new official residence. Morven underwent research and restoration, and was opened as a museum in 2004. Owners "The Builder" Richard Stockton (c.1665-1709) from 1701 to 1709; Honorable John Stockton (1701-1758) from 1709 to 1758
Welcome to Drumthwacket, “The People’s House”. Constructed on land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence, today Drumthwacket serves as the stately home and grounds of the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey.
The official residence for the governor is Drumthwacket, a mansion located in Princeton, New Jersey; the office of the governor is at the New Jersey State House in Trenton. The first Governor of New Jersey was William Livingston, who served from August 31, 1776 to July 25, 1790.
9. Okt. 2021 · Drumthwacket is one of the most fabled and elegant of America’s executive residences, and in its history lie the stories of three unique families that made immense contributions to New Jersey’s and America’s history. For more details and program information, visit the website.
