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Alabama State Capital

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Address

600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130

Facts

The Alabama State Capital building historic building with offices of executive branch and the state governor. The Alabama State Capital building was listed as a U.S. National Register of Historic Places in October 15, 1966. In December 19, 1960 The Alabama State Capital became a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Located on Capitol Hill, the Alabama State Capital building was the First Capital of the Confederacy. Alabama has had 5 different capital locations and came to Montgomery in 1846. The Alabama State Capital building architecture is a Greek Revival style.

Things To Do

Guided tours, gift shop (Goat Hill Museum Store), view statues around the building, Avenue of Flags is also a popular attraction with flags from every state with engraving and native stones from each state.

The Alabama State Capital building offers guided and self-guided daily tours as well as special programs for speaking events as well as tours.

FREE ADMISSION
For those looking for a more in depth tour they offer a behind-the-scenes Capitol Tour for $50 as of 2019. Check website for rates.

Hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Every year the Alabama State Capital building welcomes tourist from all over the country as well as may school groups. Tourist are greeted with a beautiful views of the old Senate Chamber, Rotunda, Old House of Representatives, the old Governors Office, the old Supreme Court Library and the old State Supreme Court. Alabama Historical Commission maintains The Alabama State Capital building is grounds and buildings.

Alabama State Capital is a working museum of Alabama’s state politics and history.

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