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Michigan became a state on January 26, 1837. Today almost 10 million people live in Michigan, and we rank as the 8th largest state in the country. We’re a unique state for many reasons, including the fact that Michigan is the only state made up of two peninsulas (the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula), and we touch four of the five Great Lakes! (Do you know which ones?) We’re world famous for our beautiful beaches, our cars, and tart cherries! |
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Capitol Building
Learn more about some of the most significant rooms in the Michigan State Capitol. Capitol Facts Did you know that Michigan’s Capitol is 267 feet tall? Brush up on Capitol facts here! Student Orientation Video Prepare for your upcoming Capitol tour by watching our new student orientation video! A Capitol Idea The Michigan State Capitol is partnering with the Library of Michigan to showcase and share images, historical documents, and other Capitol treasures! This collection will continue to grow, so check in frequently! Capitol Square Capitol Square is home to beautiful Victorian-inspired flower beds. Legislative Publications The Michigan Legislature publishes a variety of free booklets for students including coloring books and information about how laws are made. Check it out here! Michigan Legislative Biography Database Over 5,500 people have served in the Michigan Legislature since the state was founded in 1835. Learn more about individual members or groups of legislators by using the Library of Michigan’s Legislative Biography Database. A Woman’s Place Is Under the Dome Michigan ratified the 19th Amendment in 1919, and the next year Eva McCall Hamilton became the first woman elected to the Legislature. Learn more about the 200-plus women who have served in the Michigan House and Senate in this ongoing project. Michigan’s Three Capitols Michigan has had three capitol buildings, and two capital cities. Capitol Online Collections Browse through our online collections to view the many artifacts and photos that help tell the story of the Capitol! |
 This colorful Michigan postcard printed about 1945 includes images of (from left to right) a factory, a baseball diamond (probably Tiger Stadium), the Ambassador Bridge, a farmer’s field, a freighter, Detroit’s famous Fisher Building, and, of course, the Capitol! Image Courtesy of the Michigan State Capitol Archive, Lawler Collection Videos
Michigan State Capitol: Save the Flags! – Michigan 10th Infantry Flag Adoption CeremonyFull Tour of the Capitol Decorative Artwork: Woodgraining Exterior Architecture of the Capitol Behind the Scenes: Capitol Dome Tour Behind the Scenes: Attics, Balconies, & Interesting Spaces Furniture & Fixtures: House Chamber Furnitures & Fixtures: Governor’s Office Portraits in the Capitol: The Senate Chamber Spring 2020 Annual Flower Planting Capitol Collections: New Arrivals Capitol Collections: Restoration, Renewal, & Infrastructure Walkthrough of the Michigan Legislative Process Capitol Battle Flag Collection This Day in History: Ratification of the 19th Amendment Sign Language Tour of the Capitol |