Mansion is beautifully preserved 1842 masterpiece. Still occupied by the Governor's family and the "First Dog." In the heart of downtown Jackson, and equidistant from the Old Capitol and State Capitol. Free 30-minute tours with docent. Open Tuesday-Friday with first tour at 9:30 AM and last tour beginning at 11:00 AM.
My husband and I were the only ones on the tour. We felt like we were honored guests of the governor. An absolutely beautiful home, with fresh flowers on the dining room table. It was like they were placed there just for us.
We arrived a few minutes late for the last tour and the security guard kindly called to see if we could join the tour late. I am so glad he did that!Lovely home and wonderful to learn a bit more about Mississippi history.
Takes about an hour with a guide. Has been refurbished and if your a history buff for southern history it might be worthwhile.
The Governor's Mansion was a pretty home. Did a quick drive by while in downtown Jackson, easy to find,
This beautiful pre-Civil War structure is a real beauty. Tours are available with Christmas being the best time to visit.
Three historic buildings, only about three blocks apart. The Old Capitol at the head of the main street and the Governor's Mansion three bolcks down are of the same mid 1800s era, and by the same architect. The Governor's Mansion houses the governor and his family in the newer north half, the south half being preserved as the original home of the governor. The historic section is open to the public most mornings (Tue-Fri) with half hour tours by knowledgable docents. Period furnishings, paintings, accessories and brightly colored walls, all as they would have been in the early years of occupancy. Finish with the New Capitol just three blocks north! All are well worth the time.
we missed the tour but could walk around the building we spoke to a couple of the gardeners that were putting in plants and the grounds had a feeling of being lived in and not a museum somebody's home you are quite close altho outside the wrought iron fence and can easily take photos
Until I visited the State Capitol that morning, I did not know that the Governor's Mansion was open for tours. The mansion is very historic and beautiful. The tour guides were very knowledgable, kind and proud of Mississippi's history and heritage. I recommend the tour to all!
The Mansion was lovely and our tour guide was very well informed. It was a nice addition to our trip.