News & Updates
Join us for the next installment of our monthly program series Rise & Progress!
Tuesday October 15th at 7:00pm in Heritage Hall.
RSVP to capitoltourguides@legislature.mi.gov or watch live at youtube.com/@mistatecapitol.
Upcoming Topics for Rise & Progress:
November: Capitol Myths & Misconceptions - Presented by May Oyler, Jacob McCormick, Cambray Sampson
Deep Dive
Read updates from the conservation lab and browse Michigan’s battle flag collection.
Follow the research, discoveries, and developments from the Capitol’s Art Department and painting team.
Interested in anything Capitol & Michigan history? Read the latest pieces from Capitol Historian & Curator Valerie Marvin.
The Capitol’s artifact, photograph, and archival collections are ever growing. Let us show you some of our favorite new arrivals!
The Capitol recently completed a historic restoration of its beautiful rotunda dome! Watch the video to learn more about this year-long project and hear from members of the teams that achieved the work.
Message From the Director
I would like to personally welcome you to our new website!
We hope this site allows you to find an abundance of information about the Michigan State Capitol.
As caretakers of the building, it is our goal to Preserve the Past and Inspire the Future.
Through traditional techniques, we work to preserve the ornate designs and historical architectural elements in the building - to keep it looking as fresh and beautiful as it did when we first opened the building in 1879.
The use of modern technologies allows us to inspire the future. We pay homage to the past while documenting all work being done to the building and grounds by using different forms of data collection and integration into BIM models, environmental monitoring, photography and film, building sensors, in depth archival storage and cataloguing.
These tools, along with our staff’s passion, help illustrate the commitment we have in being the best stewards to your beautiful Michigan State Capitol.
Sincerely,
Rob Blackshaw
Michigan State Capitol Commission, Executive Director