The Vermont State House.... in Montpelier, Vermont. While we were visiting my sister in NH, we took a "day trip" to head over to visit this grand building! We loved the "mountain" that is right behind it. In fact, you can hardly walk BEHIND this building, it's that close to the hill.
Another capitol building that had to be rebuilt a few times due to fire, until they rebuilt it using marble and stone!
A statue of the Greek goddess, Ceres (goddess of agriculture) is on the dome.
The view out the front doors... There were people playing frisbee on the front lawn.
Super cool black and white checkerboard floors, complete with fossils.
Still love the chandeliers!
Beautiful carved desk in the Senate.
The House of Representatives...
Beautiful carved staircases, and adorable tie-dyed-hatted kids.
And our very nice Tour Guide, Blanche. She is a school teacher who gives tours over the summer. She was really patient with the kids and I think she might have been impressed with their knowledge of Capitol buildings in general. Of course, that could be their mother talking... you know, hoping they are actually soaking in some of this great education we are providing them!
The hallway, sporting a bust of Abe Lincoln....
Very good chance I texted a picture of Abe and Ben to Tracy with a message that said, "Hello, from your Birthday Buddies!!"
*sigh* yes, they are still pretending to be statues. This is her Celebrity Pose.
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