I was able to experience a very interesting and historic part of the state today. A woman from my department gave me a tour of the state capitol museum. Being from Illinois and living there my entire life up until a couple months ago, Illinois is all I have ever known. I am very unfamiliar with the state of Arizona government and how things work in this state in general. The woman mentioned that it would be a great experience and a great step in this intricate learning process.
The state capitol museum consists of three floors and is behind the new capital building, but still connected. It's strictly used for tourist purposes only. I would say the coolest experience was being in one of the old hearing rooms where many famous people throughout history have worked. President Taft was among the many people who, at one point in time, was speaking and doing business in this room. Also, there was an office with a wax statue of Arizona's first Governor, George W. P. Hunt. Although the statue was a bit creepy, it was really interesting seeing what took place in that specific room and all the documents that they had in there, including the states constitution.
I recommend, if you have never been, check out this museum and learn all about the state's history. It was such a wonderful experience. Once I got back to the office, the executive director gave me a book on the Arizona constitution and history, which I look forward to diving into!
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