The Governor’s Mansion Foundation is presenting Black History Month Tours at the Mansion on Wednesdays, February 1 and 8, 2023, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m./noon and 1 p.m. The 45-minute tours are free, open to the public and will include information about the Mansion and feature biographical information about notable Black Washingtonians; presented throughout the house by members of the Black community in Thurston County, ending with a short live performance.
Exiting tour-goers will receive a special bookmark/flyer with information about additional resources for Black History in Washington. To learn more about the Black Washingtonians featured on the tour and Black History in Washington go to www.wagovmansion.org .
Reservations will be open to the public on January 5, 2023. For reservations, please visit the Department of Enterprise Services website at www.des.wa.gov (search tours) to complete an online Mansion Tour request form. Reservations MUST be made at least 24-hours in advance. However, tours fill up fast so the earlier you make your reservation, the better. For questions or additional information, please contact the State Capitol Tour Office at 360.902.8880 or email at tours@des.wa.gov (please put in subject line Gov. Mansion Tours).
