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

Questions & answers

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What are the hours of the guided tours, and how much do they cost?
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They are free. Donations accepted.
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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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a block and a half from there is the Lincoln Presidential Library. That is where those things happen more often.On Saturdays by the old state capital they have a Lincoln look alike walking …
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a block and a half from there is the Lincoln Presidential Library. That is where those things happen more often.On Saturdays by the old state capital they have a Lincoln look alike walking around outside there. Check with the chamber of commerce for dates at the capital. It does happen several weekends each summer.
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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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Google it.
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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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