Seniors Take a Trip to the State Capitol
2.19.2009
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LONGVIEW SENIORS VISIT
THE STATE CAPITOL IN NASHVILLE
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites seniors, ages 55 and over, to tour The Tennessee State Capitol in downtown Nashville on Wednesday, March 18th. The Tennessee State Capitol was completed in 1859 and was one of the most magnificent public buildings of its time, anywhere in the U.S. The distinctive tower is designed after the monument Lysicrates in Athens, Greece. The architect, William Strickland, died in 1854 and is entombed above the cornerstone. During the Union occupation of Nashville (1862-65), the capitol was transformed into Fortress Andrew Johnson. The Capitol, still in use by state government, features numerous works of art; historical murals and frescos; portraits; massive chandeliers; the House and Senate Chambers and library and the Governor’s Office. This fascinating tour will take place while congress is in session! After the tour participants will enjoy lunch at Demos’ Steak and Spaghetti house.
Comfortable transportation will be provided from the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill. Check-in will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the group is estimated to return at 2:00 p.m.
Registration for this trip opens at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17th and closes Friday, March 11th or when the trip is full. The cost is $22 per person, and lunch is Dutch treat. Registration for the trip may be made in person or by speaking with a receptionist at (615)302-0971, ext. 10. No messages please. To hold a reservation, payment must be received within 5 days of the initial registration. Payments may be mailed or made in person at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill. Refunds are available through the last day of registration.
No membership is required. We are a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone, including out-of-county residents, can register for and participate in our classes and events, even if you don’t have a facility pass!
