This is a rather small building so it can be toured rather quickly, and it's definitely worth a peak inside for the history alone! In addition to the many years Lincon spent a great deal of time here, it is also the final place his body was on display prior to being layed to rest. The design of the staircase... More

We visited on a weekend while an art fair was underway on the grounds which made our visit doubly enjoyable. As we entered the building, a young man asked if this was our first visit and proceeded to give us a brief history of the Old Capitol. After his description, we wandered about, following an organized tour into the house... More

We loved the Old State Capitol. We joined a guided tour. It was interesting to say the least. It was eery to imagine Lincoln giving his "House Divided" speech in the very room in which we were standing. Much history here!

I went to visit not knowing what to expect and was surprised. Try to get a guide if they are available to actually walk into a few rooms. See where president lincolns funeral was held. Really a neat place to walk into history.

Took an 8th grade class here. This time we didn't have a formal guide so it was left up to us to inform the students. Places that we have been allowed to go through we're blocked off. But there were areas that we walk through that Lincoln had been.

Sweet stop..So original you could feel the ghosts of Lincoln!!..Loved the history here from Lincolns funeral to the Hannibal/ Lincoln campaign banner..

The building is well-preserved with rooms showing what it was like to be in the legislature during Lincoln's time. You can sit in your own seat in the Senate and view small areas where women worked during the war to help the soldiers. School was still in session so the building was overrun with busloads of noisey children making it... More

The first capital is in excellent condition and the displays are all well done. It is worth the visit.

We had an excellent tour guide who had a good mix of both humor and facts. He was very good with the children and did an incredible job of making history come to life. I did not realize that this building was the site of so many important historical events. It was an honor to be in the place where... More