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At the Capitol building, students can watch the House and Senate in action from balcony-level galleries. Groups can also take a guided tour of the ornate Capitol building and view its 361-ft. dome that towers over downtown. A self-guided walking tour detailing the State Capitol sculptures, will give groups an opportunity to learn about the statues of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Stephen A. Douglas and Everett McKinley Dirksen, among others, and memorials to Illinois Workers, Fire Fighters and Police.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Civics.
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State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center
The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available, and the buildings are accessible for persons of all abilities.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>Scouts
At the Capitol building, scouts can watch the House and Senate in action from balcony-level galleries. Groups can also take a guided tour of the ornate Capitol building and view its 361-ft. dome that towers over downtown. A self-guided walking tour detailing the State Capitol sculptures, will give groups an opportunity to learn about the statues of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Stephen A. Douglas and Everett McKinley Dirksen, among others, and memorials to Illinois Workers, Fire Fighters and Police.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Civics.
INFO
ABOUT
State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center
The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available, and the buildings are accessible for persons of all abilities.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>Homeschool
At the Capitol building, students can watch the House and Senate in action from balcony-level galleries. Groups can also take a guided tour of the ornate Capitol building and view its 361-ft. dome that towers over downtown. A self-guided walking tour detailing the State Capitol sculptures, will give groups an opportunity to learn about the statues of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Stephen A. Douglas and Everett McKinley Dirksen, among others, and memorials to Illinois Workers, Fire Fighters and Police.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Civics.
INFO
ABOUT
State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center
The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available, and the buildings are accessible for persons of all abilities.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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