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New Jersey Governor Moves Family to Historic Drumthwacket Mansion
Mikie Sherrill's family will occupy the official governor's residence for the first time in nearly two decades.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:50pm
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and her family will be moving into Drumthwacket, the historic governor's mansion in Princeton, this summer. The move cuts down Sherrill's daily commute from Montclair to Trenton and marks the first time the residence has had a full-time occupant since 2004.
Why it matters
Drumthwacket has served as the official governor's residence since the 1830s, but it has been largely vacant in recent decades. Sherrill's decision to move her family there signals a renewed commitment to the property and its role in New Jersey's political history.
The details
Governor Sherrill, her husband, and their four children will be leaving their home in Montclair to take up residence at the 16,000 square foot, 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom Drumthwacket mansion in Princeton. No governor has lived full-time at Drumthwacket since 2004, when former Governor James McGreevey moved in with his then-wife. Subsequent governors Phil Murphy and Chris Christie have hosted events at the mansion but maintained their families' primary residences elsewhere.
- Sherrill's family will move into Drumthwacket this summer.
- The last full-time resident at Drumthwacket was former Governor James McGreevey in 2004.
The players
Mikie Sherrill
The current Governor of New Jersey, who will be moving her family into the Drumthwacket mansion.
James McGreevey
The last governor to live full-time at Drumthwacket, in 2004.
Phil Murphy
The former Governor of New Jersey who hosted events at Drumthwacket but did not live there full-time.
Chris Christie
The former Governor of New Jersey who also hosted events at Drumthwacket but did not live there full-time.
What they’re saying
“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.”
— Mikie Sherrill, Governor of New Jersey
What’s next
The move to Drumthwacket will allow Governor Sherrill and her family to be closer to the state capital in Trenton, cutting down on her daily commute from Montclair.
The takeaway
Sherrill's decision to move her family into Drumthwacket marks a return to the historic mansion's role as the full-time residence of New Jersey's governor, after nearly two decades of relative vacancy. This move signals a renewed commitment to the property and its place in the state's political history.
