Old State Capitol State Historic Site - Springfield (IL)

5 /5 Dustin Ebaugh: We had a great time here at the old Capitol. We enjoyed the self guided tour and listening to the Lincoln Troubadours sing in the rotunda area and in the old house chamber. This statehouse was not used very long, but Lincoln was in here when he was alive. It was also the last place he lay in state before they closed the coffin and buried him and his son Willie in the Springfield cemetery. We enjoyed the Underground Railroad display and stories in the old Supreme Court Chambers. This place is kind of big and you can schedule at least an hour to see everything. As of June 2025 its open Thursday through Saturday.

4 /5 cliffb1930: Stately Greek Revival-style former capitol building. Currently under remodeling and closed to public. You can still enjoy the park. Look for the Lincoln statues in the plaza and an interesting collection of memorial plaques through the years.

5 /5 Federico Salvati: Very nice historic building in the center of Springfield, which was serving as the former State Capitol Building. Unfortunately during our visit in Summer 2022 the building was being renovated.

5 /5 James Church: This is definitely worth the stop! The Lincoln reenactor here is really good!

5 /5 Pradeep V: A nice historic place to visit, to see old Archie and also learn about some of the prices