A History of The People’s Home
The Executive Residence, located just outside of Madison in the Village of Maple Bluff, was originally constructed in 1921 for Madison industrialist Carl A. Johnson as a home. Twelve years later, it was purchased by Thomas R. Hefty, a Madison banker, who sold it to the State in 1949.
Wisconsin Executive Residence Foundation and their Mission
Wisconsin Executive Residence Foundation is a nonprofit fundraising organization dedicated to preserving the history and beauty of the State owned Residence of the Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
Tour the Residence
An estimated 20,000 visitors a year pass through the doors of the Executive Residence for public tours, receptions, meetings, and dinners. Governor Walker is the 14th governor to live in the Executive Residence. Public tours are offered every Thursday from May 17th through August 31st from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Holiday tours are also offered during December.