Description:

Wyoming takes pride in the first residence provided for governors and their families. The home has been the setting for state dinners, first-family christenings, wedding receptions and birthday parties.

History:

From 1905 to 1976, the Mansion was the residence of 19 Wyoming first families. Governors, First Ladies, their children and pets lived and entertained in the home over the course of 71 years. From the first First Family to live in the house with their five children, to the nation’s First Female Governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, the home has been host to family dinners, formal state events and dignitaries from around the country. In October 1976, Governor Ed Herschler moved from what is now called the Historic Governors’ Mansion to the new Governor’s Residence located near Frontier Park. In July 1977, the mansion opened to the public as a historic house museum, embracing the lives and stories of the many people who visited and resided in the home. To the residents of Wyoming, the Historic Governors’ Mansion is truly the People’s House.

Construction of the Mansion

Kitchen

Carriage House

State Guest-Bedroom

Peach Room *Photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives*

Library *Photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives*

Mansion exterior during Kendrick administration

Emerson family *Photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives*

*Photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives*

First Lady Lorna Simpson in Drawing Room *Photo courtesy of Wyoming State Archives*

First Lady Eula (Wulfjen) Kendrick

Drawing Room

Drawing Room

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast Nook in 1937

Dining Room

Kitchen during holidays