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Old State Capitol State Historic Site
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois’ fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mar. - Oct.: Dailly: 9am-5pm Nov - Feb.: Daily: 9am-4pm. Closed major holidays.
- Address
- 1 Old State Capitol Plaza
- Phone
- 217-785-7961
- Map
- Get Directions →
Wheelchair Accessible Facility
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Events in Springfield
Sep
12–13
Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Oct
3–4
Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival
Oct
9–11
Paranormal Murder Mystery at Edwards Place
Oct
24
Collector’s Day
Nov–Dec
13–15
Dana-Thomas House Christmas
Nov
14–23
Festival of Trees
Nov
16–18
Holiday in the Village Fine Crafts Sale
Dec
8
Holiday Lights at the Zoo
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