Capitol Visitors Center


Group Visit Information
	Contact Person:	Christine Hanawalt Phone Number: (512) 305-8402 Email: christine.hanawalt@tspb.state.tx.us
	Limit of students per visit:	70 students per hour
	Chaperone/student ratio:	1 chaperone to 10 students
	Length of programs:	1 hour
	Cost per student:	Free
	How far in advance must visit be scheduled?	As soon as possible
	Days and hours of program availability:	Daily, 9am-5pm

Curriculum and Instruction Information
	Subject area(s):	Capitol history, General Land Office history, Texas history, O. Henry
	Grade Levels:	1st-4th--XIT Ranch history; 4th & up--Capitol history, General Land Office history, Texas History O. Henry available upon request
	Are programs aligned with the TEKS?	yes
	Classroom resources available:	A handout is available, to teachers and group tour coordinators, describing each exhibit in detail.

Permanent Exhibits:
	The O.Henry Room XIT Ranch Capitol Time Line (interactive computer) Land Grants of the Texas Revolution Videos: "Beyond the Dome: Hidden Places and Secret Spaces in the Texas State Capitol" (shown on a large screen TV in HDTV format, 12 minutes long) and "XIT--A Capitol Deal" (15 minutes long)

Are you looking for school collaborators?
	Yes--we would like feedback from teachers as well as their students

Other Cultural/Educational Sites Nearby:
	The Texas State Capitol The Governor's Mansion The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Other Important Information:
	We encourage tour groups to come in the fall. March through May are extremely busy and scheduling can be difficult. We work with the Capitol to rotate groups between the two buildings. Restroom space is limited, you are better off using the Capitol's restrooms while there or waiting until you arrive there. Parking information is available on the State Preservation Board web page: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/ Please be on time and organized!