An Orderly and Decent Government

This website offers a "virtual tour" of An Orderly and Decent Government, a permanent exhibition on the history of representative government in Connecticut developed by the Connecticut Humanities Council in April, 2000.

An Orderly and Decent Government is on display in the Capitol concourse of the Legislative Office Building, Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Public parking is available in the adjacent Legislative Office Building garage.

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Also of potential interest to Capitol visitors is Imagining Connecticut, a series of 25 historical photographs and images capturing main themes and defining characteristics of the state produced by the Connecticut Humanities Council. Imagining Connecticut is on display daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the walkway connecting the Capitol and the Legislative Office Building.

History On Demand, an interactive video station created by the Connecticut Humanities Council, offers interpretive programs of major themes and personalities in the state's past. The station is located within the An Orderly and Decent Government exhibit.

The State Capitol itself is filled with historical and architectural treasures well worth seeing. The League of Women Voters offers tours for both school groups and adults focusing on the history of the building and the legislative process. Free one-hour guided tours leave from the League of Women Voters Information Desk, first floor, west entrance of the Legislative Office Building daily at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. Advance reservations are necessary for groups. School groups must be 4th grade or above. Third grade tours are offered but only when the legislature is not in session. For further information, call (860) 240-0222 weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.