A National Historic Landmark | Louisiana's Old State Capitol
WEBProminently located in downtown Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is a standing testament to the resiliency of our state and its people. We offer guided tours for groups Tuesday through Friday and free audio tours available in 4 different languages.
Old Louisiana State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Visit | Louisiana's Old State Capitol
WEBLouisiana's Old State Capitol educates the public on Louisiana's rich history and the democratic process through exhibits, programming and the arts. The museum is dedicated to inspiring engaged citizenship, advancing the collection and preserving this National Historic Landmark.
The History - Louisiana's Old State Capitol
WEBLouisiana became The Sovereign and Independent Commonwealth of Louisiana for two months before joining the Confederate States of America. In 1862, the state government left the capitol and fled Baton Rouge in advance of Union troops. The capitol was moved to Opelousas and then to Shreveport.
Louisiana State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe Old State Capitol is considered the best example of Gothic Revival architecture in the South, although it was notably criticized by Mark Twain, who called it an "architectural falsehood" due to its cod-medieval appearance (which he attributed to the influence of Sir Walter Scott). [14][15]
Louisiana's Old State Capitol - Louisiana Secretary of State
WEBToday, the Old State Capitol interprets Louisiana’s often rowdy and certainly flamboyant political history, including a fascinating exhibit on the controversial state governor and U.S. senator, Huey Long.
Old Louisiana State Capitol | Old State Capitol Museum & Tours
WEBImmerse yourself in Louisiana’s rich culture by touring Louisiana's Old State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark standing high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. It houses the Museum of Political History which contains several state-of-the-art exhibits.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol | Explore Louisiana
WEBProminently located in downtown Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is a standing testament to the resiliency of our state and its people. Learn how this National Historic Landmark has withstood war, fire, abandonment and even a few fist fights.
About | Louisiana's Old State Capitol
WEBLouisiana's Old State Capitol, a Gothic architectural treasure, stands high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The 165-year-old statehouse has withstood war, fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment and an occasional fistfight.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol - Louisiana Secretary of State
WEBToday, the Old State Capitol interprets Louisiana’s often rowdy and certainly flamboyant political history, including a fascinating exhibit on the controversial state governor and U.S. senator, Huey Long.