The Fall offers one of the best times to visit the Capitol, adorned with vibrant leaves on many of the trees surrounding the building. Michigan's Capitol epitomized the nationalism that followed the Civil War, allowing state leaders and pioneers to produce one of the best State Capitols of the "Gilded Age."

Since 1879, the Capitol Dome has been a beacon and symbol of state government. It holds a unique place in the history of public building architecture.

The Michigan Capitol is a monument of great historical significance. If it were in Europe, it would rank among the most notable public buildings there as well.

The Capitol Building represents the cumulative history of Michigan. It is the stage where citizens express state pride and petition their leaders on the important issues facing each generation.

Michigan's Capitol was built in 6 years, from the summer of 1872 until September 1878. It was then furnished and dedicated on January 1, 1879. The dome is the most predominant feature, rising to a height of 267 feet above the ground.