category : Historic Sites
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.

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
Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

The final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874

Springfield, IL Monuments

Museum of Funeral Customs

The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840

Springfield, IL Museums

Illinois State Museum

The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.

Springfield, IL Museums

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Springfield, IL Architecture

Lincoln Pew

Springfield, IL Historic Churches

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Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Museum of Funeral Customs

Illinois State Museum

Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Lincoln Pew

Things to do Historic Sites near Springfield, IL

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

Indian Treaty Site

Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Road

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

Salt Kettle Rest Area