
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Moves Into New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, Ending Decades-Long Vacancy
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family have officially moved into Drumthwacket, the state’s historic governor’s mansion in Princeton, making her the first governor in more than two decades to make the residence her full-time home.
Sherrill announced Friday that the family completed the move this past week. She and First Gentleman Jason Hedberg said they are excited to begin the new chapter and described Drumthwacket as “The People’s House,” saying they look forward to opening its doors to New Jersey residents and sharing its history.
The move brings Sherrill closer to the State House in Trenton, with the governor saying living in Princeton places her family “at the heart of our state” and closer to the work of her administration.
Sherrill and her family previously lived in Montclair for 16 years. She had announced in April that the family planned to relocate to Drumthwacket during the summer.
The mansion, which dates back to the 19th century, has served as New Jersey’s official gubernatorial residence but has gone largely unused as a full-time home by recent governors.