Gov. Sherrill moving into Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s residence

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is set to become the first New Jersey governor in decades to move full-time into Drumthwacket, the state’s official governor’s residence.

Sherrill announced in a news release that she and her family, who currently live in Monclair, will move into the residence this summer.

She said the move reflects her commitment to working full-time in near the state capital of Trenton and being closer to the State House.

“We are excited to let our fellow New Jerseyans know that we are moving our family to Drumthwacket this summer.  “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.  “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.  “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.”

Sherrill will be the first governor to live there full-time in over 20 years and the third since it became the official governor’s residence in 1981.

Jim Florio (1990–1994)  and Jim McGreevy (2002–2004) were the only other governors who lived there full time. Other governors over the years used the residence to host meetings and other official functions.

Built in 1835, Drumthwacket, sits on nearly 12 acres and has 12 private rooms and six public rooms on the main floor.

Drumthwacket is open to the public on select dates for school field trips and tours.