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The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
Visit the National Historic Landmark in downtown Baton Rouge and learn about Louisiana's rich history and democratic process. Explore exhibits, programs, events and the annual fundraiser Spirits of Louisiana.
Explore the history and democracy of Louisiana at this National Historic Landmark. Find out how to book a tour, host an event, or plan your visit to the museum.
Learn about the history of the Old State Capitol, a gothic-style building that served as Louisiana's seat of government from 1847 to 1932. Explore how it survived war, fire, scandal and abandonment, and became a museum of political and governmental history.
Today, the Old State Capitol interprets Louisiana’s often rowdy and certainly flamboyant political history, including a fascinating exhibit on the controversial state governor and U.S. senator, Huey Long.
Old State Capitol. The Old State Capitol (1849–1862, 1882–1932) Included in the Louisiana State Constitution of 1845 was a clause that required the state capital to be moved from New Orleans by 1849. [9] [8] A committee was formed to prepare a site for the eventual move and, the designs by James H. Dakin were chosen in a competition on May 5, 1847.
Visit the historic site where Louisiana seceded from the Union and impeached Gov. Huey P. Long. Learn about the state's resilience and governors through interactive exhibits and a stunning stained glass dome.
