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Corydon Capitol State Historic site


The Corydon State Historic site preserves three sites important to the state of Indiana: the First State Capitol Building, Governor Hendricks' Headquarters, and the Constitution Elm. Tours cover the history of Indiana and the Northwest Territory from 1787 to 1825.

Services and amenities available on the site:
X Conducted Tours
X Self-Guided Tours
X Videotape(s)
  Film(s)
X Slide Program(s)
  Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions
X Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs)
  Hands-On Activities
  Living History or Costumed Interpretation
X Parking For School Buses
X Restroom Facilities
X Convenient Water Fountains
  Picnicking Facilities
X Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services
  Overnight Accommodations
  Auditorium/Meeting Room
X Emergency Services (first-aid)

Other services and amenities available:
Operating Period: Mid-March through mid-December
Days of The Week Open: Tuesday through Sunday
Site Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Regular Admission Fees:: Free-donations accepted
Educational Admission Fees: Free-donations accepted
Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: 40 allowed for approximately one hour
Handicapped Accessible: 1st floor is available
Other Services Available: Auditorium/meeting room in close proximity

Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit:
X Site Brochure
X Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders
X Pre-Visit Package For Students
  Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum
  List of Sale Items Suitable For Students
 
Media Which Can Be Loaned:
_X_ Videotape(s) ____ Film(s) ____ Slide program(s)
  Books (on loan)
  Other

Services the site offers to educational groups: Building tours and step on quide for community tour
Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? No
Annually recurring events: Old Settlers Day, summer band concerts, Halloween on the Square
Site location: Center of Corydon at Capitol & Walnut steets
Organization administering the site:

Contact information:
Mailing address: 202 E Walnut St
Corydon, IN 47112
Phone: (812) 738-4890
Fax: (812) 738-4904
Email:
Web site: http://



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