Old State Capitol Springfield Sangamon County

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(906) · History museum in Springfield, United States
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Oct 7, 2023
We had already visited the current State Capitol,and decided to visit the Old Capitol. The building is unmissable and unmistakable. It’s very picturesque but sadly it was closed when we were there du…Full review by BigMerk
Jun 5, 2023
This is a great old building to tour. It is a good example of 1800's decor. The tour guides do a great job of explaining Abe Lincoln's relationship to this building. The story of how it was dismantl…Full review by Passenger07112771838
Mar 4, 2023
This site is self-guided so you can spend as much or as little time as you'd like, but half an hour was plenty for my family. Great stop on a Lincoln Tour. Beautiful interior with a rich history.Full review by sydsel

Facts

Construction completed:1837
Architectural style:Greek Revival

Questions & answers

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What are the hours of the guided tours, and how much do they cost?
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The tours are free. I don't know the hours of the day that the old capital is open.
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Does the Old State Capital allow strollers inside? Thanks!
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Yes, though idk how big the elevator is and you definetly want to go upstairs.
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do you have days and times for speeches presented by Lincoln, and Grant
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No, I'm sorry I don't. I'd try looking on the attractions website for a contact number to call them.
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do you have a day schedule for the times that Abe, Grant and others give their speaches
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You need to look up the "History Comes Alive" Schedule - (I can not include the web address) We were there for one of the performances and it was wonderful! You should really try …
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You need to look up the "History Comes Alive" Schedule - (I can not include the web address) We were there for one of the performances and it was wonderful! You should really try to see one. We saw General Longstreet. He was very knowledgeable and my six year old found him wonderful.
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Is this is a free tour?
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It is free, but there is a suggested donation.
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Can I find my Safety Certification Numbers (& print it?) online?
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Safety Certification Numbers can be found online and a new Certification Card printed.
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