Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site The Corydon Capitol commemorates the history of Indiana’s first state capitol. See our community guidelines in the "About" section under "Details about you."

The Corydon Capitol commemorates the history of Indiana’s first state capital and the development of Indiana from the territorial period through statehood. Vincennes, the first territorial capital, was left in an isolated position when the Illinois Territory was separated from the Indiana Territory in 1809. In May of 1813, the capital was moved to Corydon because of its central location. Indiana S

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We will be closed Monday 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. We thank all those who have sacrificed their lives and for ...
05/22/2026

We will be closed Monday 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. We thank all those who have sacrificed their lives and for their service to our country.

We’ll be open for preregistered tours on Memorial Day. Our registration deadline is this Thursday May 21. To register pl...
05/19/2026

We’ll be open for preregistered tours on Memorial Day. Our registration deadline is this Thursday May 21. To register please call our office at 812-738-4890 or email [email protected] .

It was a gorgeous evening this past Friday May 8th, to enjoy SO IN to Shakespeare’s performance of “Pericles..Prince of ...
05/11/2026

It was a gorgeous evening this past Friday May 8th, to enjoy SO IN to Shakespeare’s performance of “Pericles..Prince of Tyre” on the square! Thanks to director Martin French, Alisa Burch and The Harrison County Public Libraries, and the Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana! Excellent way to kickoff a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend too!

Happy Mother’s Day! We hope all of the Moms out there are having a peaceful day and not spending their day in the kitche...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! We hope all of the Moms out there are having a peaceful day and not spending their day in the kitchen!😉💐

The weather is fantastic this evening! Do yourself a favor and come see a free show on the Capitol square!! Show starts ...
05/08/2026

The weather is fantastic this evening! Do yourself a favor and come see a free show on the Capitol square!! Show starts in 15 minutes.

Come join everyone for this fun AND FREE Shakespearean performance!!
05/07/2026

Come join everyone for this fun AND FREE Shakespearean performance!!

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙙𝙤𝙣!🎭

Our friends at the Harrison County Public Library are bringing a special night of live theater to the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site.

Come to the Square on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. for So IN To Shakespeare's performance of 👑 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙮𝙧𝙚.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, then settle in and enjoy a family-friendly evening of storytelling, theater, and community.

📍 Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
☔ Rain Location: Wright Interpretive Center, 126 E. Walnut St.
🎟️ Admission is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

We love seeing arts and culture brought right into the heart of downtown. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵!

05/07/2026

We think the rain will stay away! Please join everyone on the Corydon Capitol Square and enjoy this fun Shakespearean performance!
(if it does indeed rain, the show WILL go on… at the Wright Center on East Walnut Street!)

Thank you so very much to the Harrison County Master Gardeners and the Purdue Extension Office for the beautiful pollina...
04/29/2026

Thank you so very much to the Harrison County Master Gardeners and the Purdue Extension Office for the beautiful pollinator garden installation/rejuvenation at the First State Office Building! Special thanks goes to Ken Tingler, Debbie Zimmerman, George Crosier, Gail Peitzmeier, Jonathan Brant, Annette Sliwa, and others. 💚🩷
We can’t wait until more gorgeous blooms show themselves throughout the year!💐🐝🦋

Our garden at the Governor’s Mansion is starting to bloom!! This garden is maintained by the Kentuckiana Herb Society an...
04/17/2026

Our garden at the Governor’s Mansion is starting to bloom!! This garden is maintained by the Kentuckiana Herb Society and we are so grateful to have their knowledge and expertise every year to ensure it stays beautiful and educational. Come by and see its beauty and get a tour of the site while you’re at it!!

We are closed on Sunday April 5th to allow staff to be with their families.
04/03/2026

We are closed on Sunday April 5th to allow staff to be with their families.

This your chance to come explore Indiana's original Capitol! Like and comment under the original post for a chance to 𝗐𝗂...
03/10/2026

This your chance to come explore Indiana's original Capitol! Like and comment under the original post for a chance to 𝗐𝗂𝗇 4 admission passes.

Address

202 E. Walnut Street
Corydon, IN
47112

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18127384890

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