Governor’s Mansion November Public Tours Commemorate

Visit the Governor’s Mansion for special tours commemorating women’s suffrage. 2025 marks the 115th Anniversary of most Washington women achieving permanent voting rights in November, 1910.

Tours include a display and presentation by Washington State Archives of rare documents related to women’s right to vote in Washington and a musical suffrage-themed presentation and sing along at the conclusion of the tour.

As part of the State Capitol Historic District, the Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as individually on the National Votes for Women Trail.

Reservations – Visit the Department of Enterprise Services web site to complete an online reservation at least 24 hours in advance of the tour date. https://capitol.wa.gov/tours/governors-mansion-tours

Requirements – Adult tour guests must show photo identification and all visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Mansion is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers. Visitors must walk a 200-yard incline up to the Mansion.

Questions or additional information – Please email the State Capitol Tour Office at tours@des.wa.gov (please put in subject line Governor’s Mansion Tours).

Cancellation Policy – If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so with at least 72 hours’ notice (3 days) prior to your tour date. Call the Tour Office at 360.902.8880 to cancel your tour.

The Governor’s Mansion Foundation is an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan organization. The Governor’s Mansion Foundation is independent of the Governor’s office and the Governor. To learn more on becoming a “Friend of the Mansion”, or for more information on GMF, visit https://wagovmansion.org/.