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Location
Accessibility
ADA restroom in Carriage House, ramps into both buildings, limited ADA accessibility in mansion
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Carriage House exhibit 'From Bucket of Oats to Quarts of Oil' - reviewers specifically highlight it as a must-see complement to the mansion tour, and it features the only ADA restroom on site
Visitor tip
Pay special attention to the exposed wallpaper layers throughout the mansion - reviewers consistently praise this unique restoration feature that shows how each Governor's taste in decor changed over time
About Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site
1884 house where ND governors once lived. Restored 1884 Victorian home & carriage house, the residence of ND governors from 1893–1960.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic House Museum
- Historic Period
- Built 1884, served as governors' residence 1893-1960
- Main Features
- Victorian mansion, carriage house, heritage gardens
- Admission
- Free admission, donations welcome
What visitors say
This is a wonderfully preserved mansion that gives a great perspective on the former Governors of ND. Super friendly volunteer staff. Free admission, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
Beautiful house. There's an attendant there as well so if you have questions or anything he can help....the gentleman we had was very knowledgeable and friendly. There was no admittance fee. Plaques mounted to the walls to describe the…
A beautiful , well cared for mansion. They let you wander through the house and the volunteers answered any questions at the end. A donation is optional, but it is a nice gift to give.
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Did You Know?
- The mansion features exposed wallpaper layers that have been deliberately peeled away to show different decades of decorative styles, allowing visitors to see the design evolution across governors' tenures from 1893-1960
- Built in 1884 and served as the official residence of North Dakota governors from 1893 to 1960, spanning nearly seven decades of the state's political history
- The 1903 Carriage House features an exhibit titled 'From Bucket of Oats to Quarts of Oil' documenting the transition from agricultural to industrial economy in early North Dakota
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