Florida Historic Capitol Museum
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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum Tallahassee was chosen as the territorial capital in 1824. The first territorial government met in log cabins. A capitol building was constructed in 1826 but never completely finished. It was torn down in 1839 for the construction of the present structure, which was completed in 1845, just prior to Florida’s entry into the Union as the 27th state. Additions to the Historic Capitol were made several times throughout the years. Architect Frank Millburn, who added the classical style dome, made the first expansion in 1902. The 1923 additions by Henry Klutho included two new wings and a marble interior. Finally large wings for the House and Senate chambers were added to the north and south ends of the building in 1936 and 1947, respectively.
Threatened with demolition in the late 1970s when the new capitol was built, The Historic Capitol was saved through citizens’ action and was restored to its 1902 appearance. Architectural highlights include the elaborate art glass dome, red and white striped awnings, and a representation of the Florida State Seal over the entry columns. The restoration of The Old Capitol (1978—1982) was conducted under the supervision of the Department of General Services in conjunction with the Department of State. This intensive project of historical and archaeological investigation makes Florida’s former capitol one of the most thoroughly documented restoration projects in the nation.
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facebook.comThe Museum will have holiday hours today from noon until 4:30 in observance of Labor Day.
Wondering what's under that gorgeous dome? Stop in to see us this weekend and find out! The Museum will be open: Saturday (10 AM-4:30 PM) and Sunday (noon-4:30 PM). On Monday, we will be on our holiday schedule of noon-4:30 PM in observance of Labor Day.
Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency in Florida to allow for adequate time for preparations related to Hurricane Dorian. At this time, it looks as if we will continue on our normal operating schedule through the weekend. We will provide the most up-to-date information about any closures here. If you visit in the next few days, the Museum may look a bit different than normal as staff begin to prepare the facilities in advance of the storm. If you are currently in the projected path of the storm, please begin making your preparations today.
Hey new student, how many times have you driven past this beautiful building in the last few days and thought about stopping to take a pic or visit? Get ahead of your future #FOMO and come this weekend. Don’t be that student we meet all the time: the one who stops in their last weekend in town four years from now who says “wow, I had no idea!” Set a goal to be the one who discovers the fun in week one. Either way, we’ll be here for your journey, for free, 363 days a year. #ihearttally
We are a historic must-see destination for many travelers: international visitors stop in to the Museum every single week. In July alone, we had guests from at least 32 countries and territories. What are your favorite historic places to explore when you travel?
Florida's Air and Space History - Division of Library and Information Services - Florida Department of State
Florida has a long affiliation with endeavors related to aviation, and there are many resources available to learn more. Yesterday, our colleagues at the State Library of Florida shared their Air and Space History guide that provides lots of info, linked here. During this rainy #NationalAviationWeek, maybe you can plan to do a little bit of background research and then grab your umbrella for a walk to visit us to view more of the story in The Moon, Stars, and Sunshine State.
Visit the Historic Captiol Museum - Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Now that school is in session all over the state, we have started to receive group tour requests for special visits throughout the fall and spring, with some days almost completely booked. If you think that you might like to bring your class or group to visit the Museum, especially during Session, now is the time to reserve your spot! http://flhistoriccapitol.gov/Pages/VisitUs/Index.aspx#groups
19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote
Today is the 99th anniversary of the Tennessee General Assembly’s vote to ratify the 19th amendment. Tennessee was the 36th state to vote to approve the amendment, and the Governor certified the results two days later. Finally, on August 26, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the proclamation declaring the amendment in effect. The original document linked here started that official process: the Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to women, May 19, 1919. Record Group 11, US National Archives.
Starry Nights Sips & Stories
Explore an iconic and historic building in a fun and casual after-hours tour featuring brand-new temporary exhibit The Moon, Stars, and Sunshine State.
Careful, Cautious Approach
Sometimes when completing missions, you have to take a cautious approach and investigate your surroundings, like this crew member from Team Stenny did when she was trying to pin the Earth on the Solar System.
Bearded Men Celebration Part 2
Sometimes the celebrations last a little while...
Bearded Men Celebration
Each of the teams select a team name in advance of the night. In this video, The Bearded Men of Space Station II celebrate a meteor that "hit" one of the planets.
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