Old State Capitol

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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

Architectural style:Greek Revival
Construction completed:1840 to 1876

Questions & answers

Q:
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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I believe they do. You will have to go up a set of stairs to get into the building. Once in, there is an elevator to the second floor.
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do you have days and times for speeches presented by Lincoln, and Grant
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I think the times may vary according to the day of the week. We were there on Friday afternoon. Grant and his staff spoke about 2:00 and Lincoln about 4:00. Building closes at 5:00. …
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I think the times may vary according to the day of the week. We were there on Friday afternoon. Grant and his staff spoke about 2:00 and Lincoln about 4:00. Building closes at 5:00. Googling "Springfield Lincoln Daily schedule" will probably tell the days and times as there are billboards throughout town which show the schedule on a weekly basis.
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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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No. Sorry. Try the Visitors Centre at the Lincoln home.
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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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