September 2012 - Page 3 of 6 - 50 Capitols in 50 Days

September 14, 2012

Austin, TX – Day 11 / Capitol #20

Everything is BIG in Texas, including their Capitol…the most visited in USA (by far)!

September 13, 2012

Baton Rouge, LA – Day 10 / Capitol #19

Visit to the Louisiana Capitol was exceptional, capped by an NBC interview.

September 13, 2012

Jackson, MS – Day 10 / Capitol #18

Met some kindred spirits and new friends in Jackson, Mississippi.

September 13, 2012

Baton Rouge News 33 | Capitol quest brings Illinois man to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, LA (NBC33) — Some people make trips to see baseball stadiums, some to see national parks. One man is on a different type of pilgrimage, but with a very distinct purpose. “I’ve always wanted to go to all 50 capitols,” said Mickey Straub. “But then I re-read the Gettysburg Address, and that’s when it really hit me. And that’s one of the catalysts of the trip.” Straub first considered a trip to each state […]

September 12, 2012

Montgomery, AL – Day 9 / Capitol #17

The connections in Alabama were tremendous, as was the Capitol and the Freedom Flame. Thank you Julie and Aroine for making it possible!

September 12, 2012

Tallahassee, FL – Day 9 / Capitol #16

Another great Capitol visit. Serendipity is alive and well. Even found God and the Liberty Bell.

September 12, 2012

Georgia State Capitol (#15) on Sept. 11th

A shout out to the wonderful people we met.

September 11, 2012

Atlanta, GA – Day 8 / Capitol #15

This Capitol visit could not have been more enjoyable. I can’t wait to see the new chambers after October 1st!

September 11, 2012

Columbia, SC – Day 8 / Capitol #14

One of the first things that struck me with the State House building, as it’s called in South Carolina, was its sheer size from the street; it is very

September 10, 2012

Raleigh, NC – Day 7 / Capitol #13

It was late Sunday night when I arrived in Raleigh and I stayed at a hotel just north of the city.