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HARTFORD, Connecticut (WABC) -- While you may not be going many places this holiday season, you can take a virtual visit to the Governor's Residence in Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont released a video extending holiday greetings to the residents of Connecticut and taking them on a virtual tour of the house as it is decorated for the season.

The Governor's Residence, located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford, was built in 1909 and has served as the official residence of the chief executive of Connecticut since 1943.

It is used for many official functions of the governor and is made available to nonprofit organizations for charitable events throughout the year. While it is owned by the state, its preservation, restoration, and maintenance are aided by the Governor's Residence Conservancy, a nonprofit organization.

Normally, as had been the case for the last 30 years, governors have decorated the house for the holiday season and opened it to the public for tours over a several-day period in an event that includes live performances from local musicians.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lamonts made the difficult decision to not hold the annual event in-person. Instead, the 30th annual Holiday Open House is virtual.

"One of the best parts of the Christmas season for our family is sharing in the festivities with everyone, and that is why it pains us to not have the open house in-person this year, but it is the right and safe thing to do," Governor Lamont said. "Like nearly every other event that's happening this year, we decided to make the open house virtual and film a video to share greetings with everyone in Connecticut. We wish everyone a great and healthy season, and can't wait until things are able to get back to normal so we can enjoy the festivities with everyone."

All of the holiday decorations at the Governor's Residence were privately donated at no cost to the state. The Christmas trees were donated by the Jones Family Farm. Wreaths, seasonal greenery, and plants were donated by the Connecticut Greenhouse Growers Association and the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association. Dining room table décor was donated by Lux Bond & Green Jewelers.

The video was produced at no cost to the state by the generosity of Alison Kenworthy, founder of Homeworthy Productions . Kenworthy is a three-time Emmy Award-winning television producer who formerly worked at ABC's Good Morning America.

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Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Residence

December 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Holiday Open House at the Governor's Residence

Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont are inviting Connecticut residents to attend the 29th annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence on December 10th, 2022. The Governor’s Residence will be decorated for the season and open to the public for tours.

All of the decorations, including Christmas trees, wreaths, and seasonal greenery, are donated at no cost to the state.

All of the decorations, including Christmas trees, wreaths, and seasonal greenery, are donated at no cost to the state. This year, those generous donations come from the Connecticut Greenhouse Growers Association, the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association, and Jones Family Farms in Shelton.

Tours will be aided by volunteers, some of whom have participated in this event for over 20 years. Santa will also be on hand throughout the weekend. The Governor’s Residence is ADA accessible.

There is no admittance fee and tickets are not needed, however donations will be accepted on behalf of  Operation E.L.F. , an annual fundraising drive of the Connecticut Military Department that provides support to military families who are enduring the hardship of separation due to deployment. It is designed to support military families whose loved ones are deployed, preparing to deploy within the next six months, or recently returned from deployment. The goal is to lessen the financial stresses these families face resulting from their call to active duty.

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HARTFORD, CT — Governor Dannel P. Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy are inviting Connecticut residents to attend the annual holiday open house of the Governor’s Residence, located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford, which will be decorated for the season and open to the public for tours. This year’s holiday open house will be held:

  • Friday, December 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“This is a longstanding Connecticut tradition, and Cathy and I are happy once again to bring the residents of our state together to join in the holiday spirit,” Malloy said. “Not only does this give us an opportunity to share own family’s personal collection of Christmas decorations, but a number of Connecticut growers and small businesses have generously donated their own seasonal agricultural decorations for us to share. We look forward to having everyone visit.”

This is the 27th year that holiday decorations, including wreaths, Christmas trees and seasonal plants, have been donated to the Residence at no cost to the state. This year, those generous donations come from the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association.

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Tours will be aided by volunteers, some of whom have volunteered at this event for over 20 years. The Residence, which is ADA accessible, will display six decorated Christmas trees, in addition to other holiday decorations. Santa will also be on hand throughout the weekend.

There is no admittance fee and tickets are not needed. However, donations will be accepted for Operation E.L.F., an annual initiative of the Connecticut Military Department that assists military families during the holidays and throughout the year. In addition to monetary contributions, suggested donations include grocery store gift cards, gas gift cards, department store gift cards, and gift cards for home essential services, such as heating oil, maintenance services, and snow removal.

Live entertainment will be performed by various local groups.

Information about the history of the Governor’s Residence can be found on the Governor’s website .

Story and photo courtesy of Gov. Dannel Malloy's office

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Residents Invited to Holiday Open House at Governor's Residence

The annual holiday open house is at 990 prospect ave. in hartford on saturday, dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., published december 6, 2022 • updated on december 6, 2022 at 9:19 am.

Connecticut residents are invited to attend the 32nd annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The governor’s office said the residence, which is at 990 Prospect Ave. in Hartford, is ADA accessible and it will be decorated for the season and open to the public for tours on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The last two holiday open houses have been virtual due the pandemic, but it will be in-person this year.

“This is always an exciting and festive time of year, and I love having the opportunity to share the holiday spirit with the residents of Connecticut,” Gov. Lamont said in a statement. “Annie and I are happy to invite everyone to join in the spirit, view the seasonal Christmas trimmings that were generously donated by Connecticut growers and small businesses, and celebrate the season.”

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The governor’s office said all of the decorations are donated at no cost to the state.

There is no fee and tickets are not needed.

Donations will be accepted on behalf of Operation E.L.F., an annual fundraising drive of the Connecticut Military Department that provides support to military families whose loved ones are deployed, preparing to deploy within the next six months, or recently returned from deployment.

Suggested donations include:

  • Financial contributions through checks that can be made payable to the Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc. (in the memo field, please write “Operation E.L.F.”)
  • Gift cards for grocery stores, department/home goods stores, pharmacies, gas stations, etc.
  • Contribution of services such as fuel oil, snow removal, and home maintenance services.

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Transformed into a Christmas wonderland with twinkling lights and a majestic choir, the Old Governor’s Mansion is holding its annual Christmas tours.  Evening tours of the Mansion complete with candles lit and choirs singing in the rotunda bring a Holiday warmth to the Mansion. Candlelight tours will be held at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm on December 7th and 21st. 

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