Legislative Hall - Dover, Delaware

 

Legislative Hall - Dover, Delaware

This Georgian Revival colonial structure was created of handmade brick and has an 18^th century style interior.  The building was expanded with the addition of a North and South wing during the period from 1965 – 1970 to give each legislator an office in addition to their desk in their chamber.

Legislative Hall was dedicated in 1933 when they moved from the State House. 

Two additional wings were added on to the east side of the building in 1994 to provide more office space for legislators and their staff as well as hearing caucus rooms.

There is a Hall of Governors’ with pictures of the governors beginning with Thomas McKean in 1777.  There are also Military Portraits of Legislative Hall and another of Political and Historical figures.

The Governor’s office is in the Capitol.

Cameras are allowed in the Capitol tour area but not in the Chambers when the Legislature is in session.  Visitors should turn off or disable their cell phones during the tour.

To set up a guided tour of the capitol complex contact the Tour Reservations Desk at 302-739-9194.

Tour Information and Hours:

Monday – Friday 9 – 3 on non-session days
Monday – Friday 9 – 12 on session days
The first Saturday of each month and holidays 9 – 5
Legislative Hall is closed on Thanksgiving day, New Years day and Christmas day.

Admission: FREE

Walk-in tours are welcome but are limited to staff availability.

Parking: Parking is available in the Delaware Public Achieves and Tatnall Building lots.

Visitors to the Capitol during session must use the north door.  Please leave all personal items in your vehicle due to security concerns.

Food: There is a cafeteria on the ground floor of the Legislative Hall which is open from 9 a.m. until late afternoon or until the legislative session adjourn.  Seating is very limited.  There are also vending machines available.  You can also bring something and picnic on the Capitol grounds.

Public telephones are located on the first floor of the Capitol.

Restroom: limited facilities are on the first floor.  Additional restroom facilities are available on the ground floor of Legislative Hall.