There have been four additions to the Capitol and government still outgrew this building. In the 1980s, the House of Representatives and Senate relocated to the Alabama State House, adjacent to the Capitol.
"Goat Hill," known as an
area for goat grazing, was
donated to the State as the
site of the Capitol.
The Capitol is surrounded by
statues, flowers, shrubs & trees.
The Civil War Memorial
This is one of two sweeping
staircases at the main entrance.
Docent Aroine Irby has
fourth graders looking up
at the Rotunda.
Aroine took the
group outside.
This star designates where
Jefferson Davis stood when he was
inaugurated President of the
Confederate States of America.
Aroine told the group about the Voting Rights March that started in Selma on March 21, 1965.
He participated, walking the full 54 miles. After 12 miles of walking per day,
marchers slept in fields. They were clubbed, beaten, and they marched on.
Eric is standing on the spot
Martin Luther King stood
when he and 25,000 marchers
arrived at the State Capitol
in Montgomery on March 25, 1965.
The Legislative Chambers have been restored to their 1860s splendor.
The restored House of
Representatives (no desks)
The Confederate States of America was organized in the House of Representatives
Chamber on February 4, 1861. Jefferson Davis was elected President
of the CSA here on February 9, 1861
The restored
Senate Chamber
The Senate Ceiling
The ribs are real. The
fluted pattern is painted.
The State Legislature doesn't meet in the State Capitol. They have been meeting in the
Alabama State House, adjacent to the Capitol since the 1980s.
Eric and I were excited and engaged by this State Capitol. We appreciated its placement on
a hill. The grounds are spacious and there are many statues to visit. There is a Moon Tree -
Loblolly Pine on the property. Its seeds were flown on Apollo 14 to the moon and back.
The restoration is wonderful. Our Docent, Aroine provided an engaging tour.
It's always fun to tour a Capitol with school children. They are full of
questions and have interesting insights to share.
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