Tag: State Government

Up to the North Dakota State Capitol Observation Deck, and back down again! A view of the Capitol Grounds as well as the city of Bismarck from the 18th floor! North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota

Inside the North Dakota House of Representatives in the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota

The North Dakota Supreme Court Ralph J. Erickstad Courtroom in the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota North Dakota Supreme Court Justice

The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders North Dakota Hall of Fame Inside the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota

The Flags of North Dakota on display in the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota. The American Flag Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Spirit Lake Nation Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate The North Dakota State Flag To Check Out More Cool Things to Do in North Dakota with Kids CLICK HERE! To See Everything Our Family Has Done in North DakotaRIDE WITH US HERE! To Learn More About the Indigenous Tribes of North DakotaCLICK HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below!

Interior elements of the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota

Capitol Grounds and Exterior Architecture of the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota

Learn About Wisconsin! A Birds’ Eye View of Madison From High Atop the Roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

Learn About Wisconsin! Exploring the Interior of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

Learn About Wisconsin! Exploring the Outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

We think all Capitol Buildings are phenomenal testaments to architectural design. There isn’t a single experience we’ve had in a Capitol that hasn’t left us completely wowed… But, let me tell you… The Iowa State Capitol, more commonly referred to as the Iowa Statehouse, is on THE top of our list for jaw-droppingly gorgeous attention to detail. It is STUNNING. For someone who grew up largely in the Southern United States, I have to admit I don’t often think of the Central US as being such a cultural delight. But, it absolutely is… Des Moines, Iowa might not be the…

Roy Wilkins was a prominent American Civil Rights Activist from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, and his legacy beyond that is timeless. Wilkins’ most notable role was his leadership of the NAACP, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, from 1955 to 1977. In later years, Wilkins was frequently referred to as the ‘Senior Statesman’ of the Civil Rights Movement. “Spiral for Justice” Roy Wilkins Memorial, located on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol Building in St. Paul, is a complex representation of his life and accomplishments. Transcribed from the Historical Marker: The central element in this sculpture…

Hubert H. Humphrey was the American Vice-President under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He ran for president in 1968, but was unsuccessful against Richard Nixon. Known as The Happy Warrior, Humphrey’s lasting legacy is one comprised of civil rights and social justice. He is considered to be one of the more prominent and effective midwestern leaders from the 1940’s through the 1970’s. From Mayor of Minneapolis, to US Senator, to US Vice President, he never lost sight of making the world a better place for everyone. Some of his notable quotes include: “We have made progress. We’ve made great progress in…

We do love our State Capitol Buildings! Inside, outside, on the rooftops, or in the basement! Here we are in Saint Paul, exploring, the elevators, the upper levels, and even the absolute lowest levels of the Minnesota State Capitol Building! If you’d like to see the EXTERIOR, check it out! The INTERIOR here… Or, to browse ALL the adventures in our Capitol Letters category… Check out THIS BOOK to read more about the Minnesota State Capitol!

From the Grand Rotunda, to the architectural elegance of the House and Senate Chambers, to the exquisite hand-painted details, the Minnesota State Capitol Building is stunning on the inside. To read more about the Minnesota State Capitol Building, click on any photo or link to check out THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK. To see the Exterior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building, check out THIS POST. And, hey, we even got to explore the BASEMENT of the Minnesota State Capitol Building! We’re doing our best to visit ALL the State Capitols and Provincial and Territorial Legislative Buildings throughout the US and Canada….

Another Bucket List Check on our State Capitols Tour! Check out more of our adventures at Capitol Letters! The Minnesota State Capitol Building is an absolutely beautiful piece of architecture, loaded with gorgeous details. The grounds hold statues and plaques paying homage to the State’s Historically Significant Contributors. To read more, check out this book! To see the interior, CLICK HERE! How about the Basement?

Another State Capitol Building Bucket List Check! The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Accessible grounds, a stunning rotunda, informational museum exhibits, and a fun roof top area make this historic capitol building a great destination for learning all about the State of Wisconsin! Time it right, and you may even experience the Wisconsin Legislature in session! Watch State Government in action!

One of Trillian’s favorite things to do is check out Capitol Buildings in each state. It is her personal goal to get to them all! She especially enjoys the little nooks, crannies, basements, staircases, and other unusual locations off the beaten path! She loves the details of railings, mouldings, lights, knobs, hardware, and all the historic touches that make the interiors and exteriors of these buildings so unique! The Michigan State Capitol Building in Lansing is a building full of all of these beautiful details!

Hard to believe it’s December with such beautiful skies! But, we were absolutely grateful for the gorgeous weather while exploring the Florida State Capitol Building and the surrounding grounds. A perfect day, indeed, to scratch another Capitol Building off our list! Because, one day, we will have seen them all!