MADISON, Wis. -- The public holiday tours of Wisconsin's Executive Residence will begin Dec. 4.

Each guided tour lasts about 30 minutes and includes a brief history of the Executive Residence.

Those participating in a tour will enjoy six trees, each decorated to honor a Wisconsin group or theme.

The schedule for holiday tours of the Executive Residence is the following:

Dec. 4 -- 12 to 2 p.m.
Dec. 9 -- 12 to 2 p.m.
Dec. 11 -- 10 a.m. to Noon
Dec. 13 -- 12 to 2 p.m.
Dec. 16 -- 12 to 2 p.m.
Dec. 18 -- 12 to 2 p.m.
Dec. 20 -- 12 to 2 p.m.

Trees include:

Tribute to Our Troops (Wisconsin servicemen and women)

Made in Wisconsin (Wisconsin companies and products)

Buon Natale (Italian heritage)

Giving Tree (Wisconsin’s charitable organizations)

Deck the Halls (Higher education students’ proudest achievements)

Bright Star (4th Graders’ ornaments representing their favorite unique and talented Wisconsinites)

There is no charge for admission, but people are encouraged to bring new or nearly new children's books to the Executive Residence. Books collected will be distributed to literacy organizations.

Groups of 20 or more are asked to make a reservation by calling Vicki Heymann at 608-246-5501.

The Executive Residence is handicapped accessible.

It is located at 99 Cambridge Road on Madison's northeast side in the Village of Maple Bluff.

For directions or to find out more about the Executive Residence or the public tours, visit: http://jessicadoyle.wi.gov, click on Executive Residence, then Tour Schedule.