News release

For immediate release:

Nov. 7, 2007

For more information:

Michelle Daniel, Visitor Services, (360) 902-8880
tours@leg.wa.gov

Jim Erskine, (360) 902-7206
jerskin@ga.wa.gov

Popular tours of Governor’s Mansion set for 3 days in December

Reservations required for visit to popular home

OLYMPIA – The schedule is set for one of the most popular tours in the state.

Holiday tours of the Governor’s Mansion are being offered on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Morning and afternoon times are available. Reservations are required.

The Georgian-style mansion is located on a bluff overlooking Capitol Lake, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It was constructed in 1908 and is the oldest building on the Capitol Campus in Olympia.

To make a reservation, please call the State Capitol Tour Office at (360) 902-8880.

Tour guidelines:

  • Tours last 60 minutes.
  • All individuals 18 and over must have photo ID.
  • 25 is the maximum number of spaces available per time slot.
  • Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cameras, backpacks, umbrellas, strollers, food and beverage are not permitted on the tour.
  • The mansion is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.

For more information about the mansion, go to: www.wagovmansion.org

General Administration on the Web: www.ga.wa.gov

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