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COST: $5
Last went: 2019
Will go again: 2033

The Missouri State Capitol tour is approximately one hour. The historic site consists of four buildings in historic St Charles. We'll have a docent-led tour and visit the site of the state's first Legislature. We'll learn about early governors and why the capitol was eventually moved to Jefferson City. We'll also see buildings that once housed mercantile stores and residences.

We will meet in the Visitor's Center and gift shop. 230 S Main Street
After we can wander through the Interpretive Center and then have lunch in St Charles.

"Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state’s government. Its rough hewn timbers and dark wood floors whisper the tales of the state’s first legislature. Interpretive programs help visitors understand how the state’s government was formed and what life was like in the early 1800s." from https://mostateparks.com/park/first-missouri-state-capitol-state-historic-site

There is one flight of stairs in the tour. If stairs are difficult for you, they have an option to watch a video if you can't make the stairs.

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Docent-led tour for history enthusiasts of a historic state capitol site to learn how the first legislature formed and why the capitol moved.

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