Aug. 12, 2025 – Gov. Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves today announced two field trip days for students and teachers to kick off this year’s Christmas at the Mansion festivities. This year’s theme, “Christmas at the Mansion: A Season of Success,” will celebrate Mississippi teachers, parents, and students, as well as the state’s historic accomplishments in education.
“The first lady and I are excited to highlight Mississippi’s historic education achievements during the upcoming Christmas season,” said Gov. Reeves. “Our state is accomplishing so many good things in the classroom, and the hard work of teachers, parents, and students deserve to be celebrated. These field trips days are an excellent way to kick off this year’s Christmas at the Mansion festivities, and we look forward to welcoming Mississippians into their home.”
“‘We’re looking forward to celebrating this special time with our fellow Mississippians,” said First Lady Reeves. “Mississippi teachers, parents, and students have worked incredibly hard to make our state’s historic achievements in education possible. We’re so excited to celebrate with them!”
‘Christmas at the Mansion Field Trip Days’ are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 5, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. To schedule your school or homeschool group for a time slot, please visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/governors-mansion. For additional questions, please contact the Governor’s Mansion curator at 601-359-6421 or mansioncurator@mdah.ms.gov.
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