Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site

Step Into History at the North Dakota Governor’s Residence! Visit the beautifully restored Victorian house located at 320 E. Ave. B in Bismarck, a stunning example of 19th-century architecture and a significant piece of North Dakota’s heritage. Constructed in 1884, this house served as the official residence for 20 governors from 1893 to 1960. Explore unique room exhibits that highlight the restoration process, architectural style changes, and the elegant furniture used by several state leaders. Each space tells a story of its past, from its original owner, Asa Fisher—a wholesale liquor dealer and prominent local figure—to its transformation into a historic house museum. Since being entrusted to the State Historical Society of North Dakota in 1975, the residence has undergone extensive research and restoration, bringing it back to its 1893 glory. Discover fascinating restoration features, including samples of wallpaper that reveal changes in style and taste over the decades.