NJ Gov. Sherrill to relocate family to Drumthwacket this summer
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NEW JERSEY - Gov. Mikie Sherrill and First Gentleman Jason Hedberg announced they will move their family into Drumthwacket, the governor’s official residence, later this summer.
What we know:
In a joint statement, the couple said the move will bring them closer to Trenton and the State House as the administration continues its work.
Mikie Sherrill, governor-elect of New Jersey, right, joined by her husband Jason Hedberg and their family, during an inauguration ceremony at Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. S
"From Day One this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our commitments," they said. "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."
Where is Drumthwacket?
Drumthwacket, Moses Taylor Pyne house, 354 Stockton Road, Princeton, New Jersey, 1911. [Official residence of the governor of New Jersey]. Artist Frances Benjamin Johnston. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
Drumthwacket, located in Princeton, serves as the official residence of New Jersey’s governor and is also used for public events and tours.
The couple described the residence as "the people’s house" and said they plan to continue opening it to residents while highlighting its history.
"Our family looks forward to this exciting next chapter," they said, thanking state staff and the Drumthwacket Foundation for their work maintaining the home.
The Source: This report is based on information from Gov. Sherrill.