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Governor Phil Murphy Hosts Holiday Reception at Drumthwacket Highlighting Year-End Community Engagement!
Drumthwacket, Princeton, NJ.- By Valesca Ricardo
New Jersey’s annual holiday season tradition took center stage as Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted a festive reception at the state’s official residence, Drumthwacket.
The event brought together community leaders, organizational representatives, and members of the media for an evening of conversation, celebration, and reflection on the year’s accomplishments.
Drumthwacket, which serves as the governor’s official residence, has long been a venue for events that foster civic connection and public engagement. Set within the historic estate in Princeton, the residence provided a warm and elegant backdrop for the gathering. Richly paneled rooms, coffered ceilings, leaded-glass windows, and extensive bookshelves reflected Drumthwacket’s long-standing role as a place of public service and tradition.
Members of the Hispanic press pose with Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey and First Lady Tammy Murphy. Photo by the Governor’s Office.
Seasonal décor complemented the historic interiors, with Christmas trees adorned in classic ornaments, evergreen garlands, wreaths, and floral arrangements thoughtfully placed throughout the space.
Governor Murphy has previously emphasized the importance of Drumthwacket as a “unifying space”. In announcing recent holiday programming, First Lady Tammy Murphy has highlighted the significance of welcoming residents into what is often referred to as the “People’s House,” reinforcing the administration’s focus on accessibility and inclusion.
Beyond formal receptions such as this one, the Murphy administration has continued its tradition of welcoming the public through The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a series of seasonal open-house tours that showcase the residence decorated for the holidays. These tours often feature contributions led by the Drumthwacket Foundation, garden clubs across the state and ornaments created by schoolchildren, highlighting both community participation and New Jersey’s cultural heritage.
The holiday reception marked one of several year-end gatherings hosted by the Murphy administration, underscoring a continued commitment to dialogue, connection, and civic engagement as New Jersey prepares to enter the new year.
