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Corydon Capitol State Historic Site The Corydon Capitol commemorates the history of Indiana’s first state capitol. See our community guidelines under "Privacy and legal info."

The Corydon Capitol commemorates the history of Indiana’s first state capital and the development of Indiana from the territorial period through statehood. Vincennes, the first territorial capital, was left in an isolated position when the Illinois Territory was separated from the Indiana Territory in 1809. In May of 1813, the capital was moved to Corydon because of its central location. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Social Media Community Guidelines
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Gorgeous Fall things in the Governor’s garden!Thank you to the Kentuckiana Herb Society for everything you do!  PS… you ...
10/14/2026

Gorgeous Fall things in the Governor’s garden!
Thank you to the Kentuckiana Herb Society for everything you do!
PS… you will see some spooky things too!…. Especially if you join us for the
Real Haunted Happenings tours October 23rd and 24th! 8pm/9:30 pm each night! Some tour times ARE already sold out !

Discover Corydon’s sinister side at Real Haunted Happenings: Dark Corners of Corydon! >> https://bit.ly/4gBVZOHThis spoo...
10/05/2026

Discover Corydon’s sinister side at Real Haunted Happenings: Dark Corners of Corydon! >> https://bit.ly/4gBVZOH

This spooky season, explore the terrifyingly true stories that haunt the original capital during this lantern-guided tour of historic downtown Corydon.

This program is for story lovers ages 13+. Save your spot by Oct. 21!

If you didn’t reserve your spot and purchase your ticket (5$ for non-members) online, you will be able to “pay-at-the-do...
09/30/2026

If you didn’t reserve your spot and purchase your ticket (5$ for non-members) online, you will be able to “pay-at-the-door” (cash only/exact change please) tomorrow, at the First State Office Building, 417 North Mulberry St., beginning at 3:45 until 4 when the program begins. Spots are limited however… best to purchase online!

Underwater archaeologists are bringing Indiana’s hidden maritime stories to the surface! Discover how at Indiana Shipwre...
09/15/2026

Underwater archaeologists are bringing Indiana’s hidden maritime stories to the surface! Discover how at Indiana Shipwreck Preserve System and the Alice Dean Project on Sept. 30. >> https://bit.ly/4cpWIRL

Join Dr. Charles Beeker, director of Underwater Science - Indiana University, for this fascinating presentation on archaeologists' ongoing investigations into the Alice Dean, the Civil War-era steamer that spent years at the bottom of the Ohio River.

09/11/2026

We Remember

We are closed for Labor Day and hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun weekend!Regularly scheduled tours will begin ag...
09/07/2026

We are closed for Labor Day and hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun weekend!
Regularly scheduled tours will begin again Wednesday.

Last night was another fun Bluegrass concert on the square to kick off a relaxing Labor Day weekend!  The heat did not w...
09/05/2026

Last night was another fun Bluegrass concert on the square to kick off a relaxing Labor Day weekend! The heat did not win!! Thank you MAINSTREET CORYDON for everything you do to provide these free community concerts!

We are open for tours this weekend but we will be closed on Labor Day. If you came in for the great music, don’t miss all of the great history!!

The Capitol and square are gorgeous settings for wedding portraits and senior photos! >> https://bit.ly/4gkyZ85If you’d ...
08/20/2026

The Capitol and square are gorgeous settings for wedding portraits and senior photos! >> https://bit.ly/4gkyZ85

If you’d like to take professional photos at the site, please make sure your photographer submits a photography request at least two weeks ahead of time.

This helps our team ensure your photoshoot is picture-perfect from pose to post!

Did you know that there lies a shipwreck under the waters of the Ohio river near Indiana? Join Dr. Charles Beeker, Direc...
08/16/2026

Did you know that there lies a shipwreck under the waters of the Ohio river near Indiana? Join Dr. Charles Beeker, Director of Indiana University’s Center for Underwater Science, to discover how underwater archaeologists are bringing Indiana’s hidden maritime history to the surface, and learn why these shipwrecks are more than remnants of the past. Uncovering Indiana’s submerged history reveals new stories about Indiana’s history, technology and people.

https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/indiana-shipwreck-preserve-system-and-the-alice-dean-project/

Address

202 E. Walnut Street
Corydon, IN
47112

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18127384890

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