NJ, USA

Drumthwacket

Historic House

Drumthwacket is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1835 on land that was part of the Olden family's colonial-era farm. The property is associated with the Olden family, whose farm bordered the route of Washington's night march to Princeton. Since 1981, Drumthwacket has served as the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey.

The mansion is open for public tours on selected days and features exhibits on New Jersey history and governance.

What Happened Here

The Olden family's connection to the site predates the Revolution. Thomas Olden's farmland encompassed the area where Drumthwacket now stands, and the family witnessed the passage of Washington's army through the area on the night of January 2-3, 1777. The Quaker Road, used by the Continental Army to approach Princeton, passed near the property. While the current mansion dates to the 1830s, the land itself is part of the revolutionary landscape of Princeton.