The Governor’s Mansion in Richmond is 200 years old and its birthday party is to be held on the grounds of this historic site Saturday, March 16 from 4-8:30 p.m.

Virginia’s Executive Mansion has been home, office and center of official entertaining for governors and their families since 1813. Built during the War of 1812 to replace a modest frame structure that had stood for 12 gubernatorial administrations, it’s the most fabled and elegant of American executive mansions. It was the second governor’s residence constructed in the nation and today is the oldest governor’s residence used for its original purpose. The mansion has been home to 54 governors. It’s a Virginia landmark that truly deserves a big birthday extravaganza, and the present First Lady, Maureen McDonnell, is making sure that happens.

The Mansion is well known for its elegant foods whether for special events or just a family gathering. For the Birthday Party the foods will be mad...