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Tours. For tours or additional information about the New State Capitol, contact the tour guide's desk at (502) 564-3449. Security. The following measures are in place for the safety of visitors to the Kentucky State Capitol: A valid photo ID is required to enter the Capitol building.
- Old State Capitol Experience
Learn about Kentucky's Historic Capitol Building. Delve into...
- Visitors & Education
Free guided tours of the Kentucky State Capitol are...
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Kentucky's Capitol is the fourth permanent building since...
- Old State Capitol Experience
Visit the Capitol - and ask for Scott as your tour guide! Sep 2023 • Solo. The Kentucky State Capitol is a beautiful building that is well worth a guided tour. Last Tuesday, our guide Scott, a former U.S. history teacher, gave us a thorough and fascinating tour of the building and grounds.
Learn about Kentucky's Historic Capitol Building. Delve into the politics and everyday life of the tumultuous 19th-century by touring this National Historic Landmark that served as Kentucky’s capitol.
Free guided tours of the Kentucky State Capitol are available Monday through Friday, beginning at the tour guide desk in the Rotunda. Call 502-564-3449 to schedule a tour. The first floor and basement of the Capitol Annex are open to visitors, but citizens must have a scheduled appointment to access the second, third and fourth floors of the ...
Guided by museum staff, visitors will explore the Old State Capitol building’s history, unique architectural features, and works of art. We’ll also delve into the politics and personalities of 19th and early 20th-century leaders who walked these halls and the issues they debated: slavery, women’s rights, and Kentucky’s response to the ...
Kentucky's Capitol is the fourth permanent building since statehood in 1792. It was built to replace the earlier 1830 capitol, still standing in downtown Frankfort , which had become inadequate to accommodate the growing state government.
Delve into the politics and everyday life of the tumultuous 19th century by touring this National Historic Landmark that served as Kentucky’s capitol from 1830 to 1910. This Greek Revival style building features a unique self-supporting stone staircase and was the only pro-Union State Capitol occupied by the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
