This richly illustrated volume tells the story of the home that has served as Oho's executive residence since 1957, and of the nine governors and their families who have lived in the house. Photographs by award-winning environmental photographer Ian Adams and botanical art by Dianne McElwain showcase the beauty of the home's Jacobethan Revival architecture and the myriad of native plants that grace the three acres on which the Residence stands. Our First Family's Home highlights an intimate tour of the Heritage Garden, which was inspired by Ohio's diverse landscape. Governor Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances Strickland discuss the increasing focus on green energy at the Governor's Residence and First Lady Emerita Hope Taft explains how native plants can help sustain the environment.

Our First Family's Home will be a featured book at the Ohioana Book festival on May 10, 2008

This historical cookbook gives you a peek into the life and times of each of the First Families who have lived in the Governor's Residence. It is filled with their favorite recipes and memories. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Ohio Governor’s Residence Foundation, a nonpartisan, non-profit organization whose mission is to help preserve, sustain and enhance the Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden.