History Exhibition
History ExhibitionBenicia Capitol State Historic Park
Benicia
California tried three capitals before Sacramento stuck, and this red brick building was one of them for just 13 months. Wander through the fully furnished Senate and Assembly chambers while colorful docents spin tales about how Benicia got its name and why San Francisco isn't called Yerba Buena anymore.
history buffs
small museum
19th century
quick visit
Tips
📜"I never realized there were so many state capitals before Sacramento!"
🎩"if you're lucky, you'll get a docent to tell you some quirky stories"
🐕no dogs allowed inside the building
Free
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
BeniciaOpens Friday at 10:00 AM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionCalifornia tried three capitals before Sacramento stuck, and this red brick building was one of them for just 13 months. Wander through the fully furnished Senate and Assembly chambers while colorful docents spin tales about how Benicia got its name and why San Francisco isn't called Yerba Buena anymore.
history buffs
small museum
19th century
quick visit
Tips
📜"I never realized there were so many state capitals before Sacramento!"
🎩"if you're lucky, you'll get a docent to tell you some quirky stories"
🐕no dogs allowed inside the building
Free