Governor's House In Hartford Open For Free Tours Saturday

State of Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT — On a day when folks can visit many of Connecticut's historical and educational offerings, folks are also invited to the governor's home for a free tour.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced this week that the Connecticut Governor’s Residence will be open to the public for tours on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the annual Connecticut Open House Day festivities.

Located at 990 Prospect Ave. in Hartford, the Governor’s Residence is used as a site for many official functions of Connecticut’s governor and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The house was built in 1909 and has hosted every governor since Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, who moved into the home in September 1945.

Neither tickets nor reservations are needed to participate in the tours, and there is no admission fee.

Visitors will be able to tour the first floor of the house, as well as the outdoor garden near the pool.

Artwork will be on display that is on loan from the New Britain Museum of Art and the Wadsworth Museum, as well as pieces from the Lamont family’s personal collection.

Floral arrangements have been provided by the West Hartford Garden Club and the Garden Club of Hartford.

Additionally, ice cream from the Ice Cream Depot, located on Main Street in Stafford Springs, will be served on the patio.

Volunteer docents will be on site to answer any questions.

The Governor’s Residence is ADA accessible. There is no parking on the grounds, and all visitors are encouraged to park on Belknap Road, directly across the street from the Governor’s Residence.

For security reasons, items such as bags, briefcases, and packages will be subject to inspection.

Visitors will be able to purchase the annual Governor’s Residence holiday ornaments that have been created over the years to celebrate the holidays.

Money raised from those purchases benefits the nonprofit Governor’s Residence Conservancy.

Connecticut Open House Day is an annual celebration organized by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, showcasing destinations and experiences the state has to offer.

More than 170 attractions across the state are participating, including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms, and restaurants, and many of them are offering visitors free or discounted admission or other types of special offers for the day.

To view the list of more than 170 attractions that are participating in Connecticut Open House Day, visit CTvisit.com. For more information on the history of the Governor’s Residence, click here.