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Perched along the Mississippi River, Louisiana's Old State Capitol is a striking Gothic architectural gem that immerses visitors in the state’s rich political history. This family-friendly ...
Louisiana's Old State Capitol is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Though entrance to the museum is free, "The Ghost of the Castle" show costs $3 ...
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark and is a testament to the resiliency of Louisiana. By Cali Hubbard Published : Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:57 AM CDT ...
The Old Louisiana State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge looks like a castle overlooking the Mississippi River. Since it first opened in 1850, the Greek Revival building has seen its fortunes rise ...
Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers have put $31.7 million toward refurbishing the outside of the Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  The money—part of the annual state ...
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol has been witness to rowdy politicians, fire, fistfights and alcohol. Now, it serves as a National Historic Landmark to educate people about Louisiana’s rich ...
The old State Capitol was Louisiana's capital from 1882 until Governor Huey Long inaugurated the new capitol in May of 1932. Mary Durso, who has directed the old State Capitol for 20 years, ...
An aerial shot of the Capitol Park gardens fronting the Louisiana State Capitol. The 91-year-old gardens are being refurbished, beginning with the sunken garden, which should be completed by ...
A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol. 3/1/2024 | 1h 27m 59s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Such a building could never be built today! 03/01/2024 ...
The Secretary of State’s office added the Old Louisiana Governor’s Mansion to its Museum Division in November 2021 and has since opened it to visitors free of charge. “I am incredibly excited that the ...