I. Overview | Let's Go! | SC State House

The South Carolina State House has been called one of the most beautiful and majestic government buildings in the United States. Much of its attractiveness can be seen in the building’s architectural and historic features. These include the columns, bronze stars, dome, steps, carvings of South Carolina political figures, and artistic carvings. Adding to the grace and charm of the building is the South Carolina state flag, distinctive and truly original in its appearance.

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Discover the South Carolina State House | SC State Parks

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This video produced and provided by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

3D VR - South Carolina State House

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Main Lobby The main lobby includes the outside facade, the false dome, the dome room, which leads to the outer dome, and hand-carved mahogany doors, which provide entrance to the Joint Legislative...

Arched Ceiling | The SC State House

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The lower lobby offers an excellent example of the intricate craftsmanship of early South Carolina brickwork. To construct the multi-arched ceiling, which is made of red clay bricks, the builders and...

Bicentennial Medallion | The SC State House

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This is a large reproduction of the South Carolina bicentennial medallion which was minted in honor of the American Revolution. It incorporates the state arms which were designed by William Henry...

Dome Flagpole | The SC State House

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A ladder in this room at the top of the outer dome leads to the platform from which the United States and South Carolina flags are raised and lowered. An image on this page shows the view looking up...

Governor's Office: Marble Floors | The SC State House

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The west wing of the lower lobby houses the office of the governor of South Carolina. It is here and in adjoining rooms that the chief executive officer of the state and his staff conduct the business...

Joint Legislative Conference Room | The SC State House

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Now the Joint Legislative Conference Room, this room was once the state law library and later the office of the legislative council. This is the only room in the State House that has remained original...

Main Lobby Art | The SC State House

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As is common with other areas of the State House, memorials, statuary, and other objects of art can be seen in the main lobby. These include a marble replica of the Ordinance of Secession, a memorial...

Main Lobby Features | The SC State House

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Other features of the main lobby include the outside facade, the false dome, the dome room, which leads to the outer dome, and hand-carved mahogany doors which provide entrance to the Joint...

Marble Floors | The SC State House

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The pink and white floors of the lower lobby are over 100 years old. The white marble, like that of the walls, is from Georgia. The pink marble is from Tennessee.

Marble Walls | The SC State House

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A result of the State House renovations, a significant change to the lower lobby has been the addition of white Georgian marble to the walls.

New Additions | The SC State House

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While most features of the main lobby remain original, new additions include area carpets and carpet borders, and previously unused skylights, which were uncovered during renovations. Carpets: The...

Stone Columns | The SC State House

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The stone columns of the lower lobby, as well as all of the stone in the State House building, are blue granite, the state stone of South Carolina. Ninety percent of the blue granite used in the...

The Angel of Marye’s Heights | The SC State House

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This oil, The Angel of Marye’s Heights, depicts the heroism of Sergeant Richard Rowland Kirkland. Born in rural Flat Rock Township in Kershaw County, South Carolina, in August 1843, Kirkland was the...

The Outer Dome | The SC State House

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Twin Staircases | The SC State House

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Original twin cast-iron grand staircases on each side of the lower lobby lead to the main lobby and to the entrances to the South Carolina House and Senate chambers. Interesting non-architectural...