AROUND THE STATE: Louisiana’s Old State Capitol + America 250 Exhibit
Perched above the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s Old State Capitol doesn’t look like a government building at all. With its turrets and stained-glass dome, it feels more like stepping into a castle than a typical capitol building—and that’s exactly why it’s one of the most unique historic sites in the state. Originally built in the 1800s and now operating as a political history museum, the Old State Capitol blends architecture, storytelling, and hands-on exhibits in a way that ma
