Capitol Building Tour Pictures

We had a great field trip today! Some of the highlights you should ask your student about include:

  • Getting acknowledged on the Senate Floor
  • Walking up 121 steps to the Observation Tower
  • Running into Governor Brown two times
Enjoy the pictures!

































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