But climb those creaky old stairs in your imagination, and suddenly, things get serious. The second floor was where Missouri’s government was born. Lawmakers debated by candlelight, their voices mixing with the muffled sound of boots on wooden floors. During a heated November session in 1821, it was here they chose the permanent capital-moving it to the freshly minted City of Jefferson.
Today, you can explore those same rooms and two floors of fascinating exhibits. Don’t worry, no government decisions required-just a sense of wonder and, for the brave, maybe a peek into the old gift shop for a souvenir!
