The Governor’s Christmas Open House

The Governor and his family live on the second floor of the residents. This picture was taken from the top of the steps into the Grand Hall Entrance. The front door of this hall leads to this Christmas tree. (Taken by the Harrisburg Patriot News)

On Sunday Dec.11, 2011, I went to the Governor’s Christmas Open House at his residents at 2035 N. Front St. in Harrisburg. There is no cost to attend the holiday tours or open house and reservations are not required. All guests are welcomed to come. There is no cost to attend the holiday tours or open house. Reservations are not required.

However, no cameras, large bags, purses or totes are permitted. If you come with these items you will not be permitted to enter the compound. Pictures are permitted outside on the grounds. But anyone taking pictures inside the house will be escorted out and off the property.

When I visit the governor’s house, I like looking at the silverware given to the state by the US Navy. This set of silver was part of the silverware used on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-p/bb38.htm

This is a picture of the Battleship USS Pennsylvania on a battleship exercise in the Pacific.

This is a box used to house the USS Pennsylvania Silverware. It was part of the silver set used on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania. It is currently in the china case in the hallway on the first floor of the Governor's residents.

Here are silver whine glasses that was used on the USS Battleship Pennsylvania. It is currently in the china case in the hallway on the first floor of the Governor's residents.

This is part of the Tea Set that was used on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania. It is currently in the china case in the hallway on the first floor of the Governor's residents.

The full collection of the silver used on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania is on display in the Governor's Residence for the public to see. It is a very beautiful collection of silver settings.

The holiday tours will run from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 12, 13 and 14.