Alabama State Capitol Tours

10/03/2023

THE VERY TOP OF THE INTERIOR DOME.

09/05/2023

One of the best sunrises I've seen in downtown Montgomery this morning.

07/26/2023

Alabama's Coat of Arms.
The coat-of-arms consists of a shield on which appears the emblems of the five governments that have held sovereignty over Alabama. The flags of Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederacy are bound by the flag and shield of the United States. This shield is supported on either side by bald eagles, symbolic of courage.

06/28/2023

THE 8th MURAL IS THE LAST IN THE ROTUNDA.
PROSPERITY FOLLOWS DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, AND INDUSTRY, 1874-1930.

In decades after the Civil War, Alabama used its rich iron and coals deposits to build a thriving industry. Birmingham’s iron blast furnaces rivaled those of northern states. But agriculture continued as the main source of income for most Alabamians until well into the 20th century.

06/22/2023

7TH MURAL IN THE ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL

SECESSION AND THE CONFEDERACY, INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS, 1861.

ALABAMA'S CAPITOL WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. THREE MONTHS LATER THE CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT MOVED TO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

06/13/2023

Have you seen the news? The state has its very own COOKIE! Named the Yellowhammer, this sweet treat represents the state with its ingredients. Fourth-grader Mary Claire Cooke of Montgomery created the recipe for a class assignment. Gov. Kay Ivey recognized the cookie officially at the end of May.

Alabama Heritage provides the recipe here ➡ https://bit.ly/43Py3iD

06/13/2023

6TH MURAL IN ALABAMA ROTUNDA-
WEALTH AND LEISURE PRODUCE THE GOLDEN PERIOD OF ANTEBELLUM LIFE IN ALABAMA 1840-1860.
Cotton brought great riches to Alabama in the last two decades before the Civil War. This was the era that later gave rise to the romantic plantation legend that was at full tide when the murals were painted.

06/08/2023

5th Mural in Alabama Capitol Rotunda:

GOVERNOR WILLIAM WYATT BIBB AND COMMITTEE DRAFTING THE FIRST STATE CONSTITUTION OF HUNSTVILLE, 1819.
Alabama has had 3 “permanent” capitals-Cahawba, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery.

05/31/2023

4TH MURAL IN ROTUNDA-

Pioneer Home-Seekers Led into the Alabama Wilderness by Sam Dale, 1816. Virginia born (1782-1841) led parties of settlers into the Tombigbee River basin of Mobile between 1800-1812.

05/29/2023

The Capitol is closed today.

05/23/2023

3rd MURAL IN THE ALABAMA CAPITOL ROTUNDA.

THE SURRENDER OF WILLIAM WEATHERFORD, HOSTILE CREEK LEADER TO ANDREW JACKSON, 1814

THE DEFEAT OF THE CREEK NATION AT THE BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND MADE THE EVENTUAL EXPULSION OF ALABAMA’S NATIVE INHABITANTS INEVITABLE.

05/16/2023

2ND MURAL IN THE ALABAMA CAPITOL ROTUNDA.
FRENCH ESTABLISHING FIRST WHITE COLONY IN ALABAMA UNDER IBERVILLE AND BIENVILLE, MOBILE, 1702-1711.
THE FRENCH WERE THE FIRST TO COLONIZE THE AREA AROUND MOBILE BAY. ENGLISH AND SPANISH COLONIZERS SUCEEDED THEM. BY 1813, THE CITY OF MOBILE AND THE SURRONDING TERRITORY CAME UNDER THE AMERICAN FLAG.

05/09/2023

The first of 8 murals in the Alabama Capitol painted by Scottish born artist Roderick Mackenzie. All murals were painted on canvas and then attached to the wall. These murals depict 400 years of Alabama history.
1. Hostile Meeting of DeSoto, Spanish Explorer, and Tuscaloosa Indian Chieftain, 1540.

05/05/2023

Capitol Showcase Art Exhibition is going on now! Come and check out the art.

04/24/2023

Today the Capitol is closed. We will re-open tomorrow on April 25th.

04/05/2023

Capitol Moves begins tomorrow at 12:10pm

03/24/2023

Wonderful Elementary Art!

03/15/2023

Does anyone know what this picture is or where it is located in the Capitol?

03/07/2023

The Capitol will close at 3:00pm today.

03/06/2023

02/10/2023

McKee Middle School Flute Ensemble played in the Rotunda on Thursday!!

02/03/2023

The 2023 Visual Arts Exhibit is up!

01/26/2023

Looking all the way up to the top!

01/09/2023

We are searching for a part-time docent at the Alabama Capitol. Please respond if you are interested.
This is a 50% paid position.

12/29/2022

Beautiful

Wow it's a gorgeous start this morning!

12/28/2022

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12/26/2022

The Alabama Capitol will re-open tomorrow morning at 8:00am.

12/18/2022

12/15/2022

The Alabama State Capitol is looking for a part-time tour guide. Please call us if you are interested! 334-242-3935.

12/08/2022

A beautiful sunrise and Christmas tree at the same time this morning! 🎄☀️

12/06/2022

Today is the 175th anniversary of the day the first capitol building in Montgomery was handed over to the state...on 12/6/1847.

12/01/2022

Tomorrow at Alabama Capitol!!!

11/10/2022

Come join us today at Goat Hill. We have Southern Nature, Cotton Ball Angels, Priester Pecans, and Southern Sweet Bee Honey! Visit us today in the Alabama Capitol.
State employees 25% off today.

11/07/2022

Open House at Goat Hill is this Wednesday and Thursday.

Goat Hill Open House is November 9 and 10th!