February 23, 2014

Today, Tom got off to an early start, hustling across the road to the golf course and got to play before we hopped into the van and headed for the Virginia State Capitol Building.  It is truly unique in that it's history dates back to the late 1700's, and the main building has been wonderfully restored as well as the additions made after.

Even though Jefferson was known for a more important position, he considered himself an architect.  This is part of the room he designed.  Although not completely original, today some of it is still original.

The Old House Chamber was used from 1788 to 1904 by the House of Delegates.  In 1829 and 1956 it was used to make amendments to the Constitution.

To the right is where Gen Robert E. Lee stood when he accepted command of the Armed Forces of Virginia.

 

Part of the statue of Washington created by Jean-Antoine Houdon who came to the US for 17 days. He made a plaster cast and took measurements of Washington and then created the finished product.

The tour guide did an excellent job and gave a lot of historical details.

To read more about the building you can visit

Virginia Capitol Guide.

All in all, a wonderful traveling day.