Old Capitol Tour (Tallahassee)

ARRIVAL TIME & MEETING PLACE

Our tour of the Old Capitol begins at 11:00 am. Arrive at 10:30 am (no later than 10:40!) and meet on the Old Capitol steps for a photo opportunity before we enter. Find our Ambassador, Lauren, who will be wearing a gray FLHSA t-shirt, to check in.  Check in by 10:40. Late arrivals are not guaranteed entrance, so please arrive on time. Make sure you check in with Lauren and enter with our group.

Be sure to click on READ MORE> at the end of this paragraph to view all the details of this field trip. More information may be added closer to the field trip date. Please check this page again closer to the event date, in case of new information.

INTRODUCTION TO THE CAPITOL

Please begin by visiting this page. You may also browse the entire website. There, you will learn about the building, where to park, local meal options, what to bring, and what to wear. All attendees on the Old Capitol tour are expected to review the material on the page prior to arrival, as we must adhere to these procedures throughout the day's activities.  There are also videos and activities that you may wish to save for before/after the experience, to supplement the learning (these are optional, and not required to attend).

PROPER BEHAVIOR

This is a historically significant location, and because of its legislative uses, PROPER BEHAVIOR is required, as defined on the Capitol website. Please review this paragraph, taken from their website:

"The Historic Capitol can be quite busy, especially during the legislative session and around elections. We often have more than one group as well as many individual drop-in visitors. Your cooperation in maintaining a quiet atmosphere for other visitors is appreciated. Please have at least one adult per ten students, and typical "library manners" apply. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum. Water fountains are available next to the restrooms. Special access is available from the northwest entrance on the courtyard side and with elevators to each floor."

Please dress as you would to enter a building of this importance. Parents should remain with their children. Please keep voices to indoor volume. No food or drink is allowed!

Thank you for respectfully representing Florida home educators and the Florida Homeschool Association.

CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE / HOLD HARMLESS

By purchasing a ticket and by participating in this activity, you consent to the terms and conditions set forth by the Old Capitol and the Florida Homeschool Association for this experience. (See FLHSA terms here.) You hereby participate in this activity at your own risk. By purchasing tickets, you agree to the following statement:

I understand that I have the ability to refuse to purchase tickets for this event. If I refuse to purchase tickets, my family will not be permitted to participate in the activity. I also understand that this field trip may expose my family to some risks and I assume any such risk that may arise there from. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses for any injuries that might occur to myself or my family members by reason of our participation. By reading and consenting to this paragraph, I hereby release the Florida Homeschool Association (FLHSA), its Director, its Board, its Board members, its administrators, its Ambassadors, its officers, its teachers, its employees, its agents, its assigns, and its volunteers (“released parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits or other forms of liability that any of them may sustain (a) arising out of my family's (or my student's) failure to comply with local, state, and federal laws and FLHSA policies, procedures, and the code of behavior and conduct for the Old Capitol displayed above; (b) arising out of any damage or injury caused by myself or my family members; or, (c) arising out of a parent/guardian/or other designated driver’s operation of a motor vehicle in relation to this activity. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties from the released claims, including any and all related costs, attorney fees, liabilities, settlements, and/or judgments.

Those who do not consent to the above statement are asked to close this window and end this session. 

TICKETS

Tickets are available until they run out. [Ticket proceeds will be used to make a donation to the Old Capitol.]

Maximum of 6 tickets per family. Please only purchase tickets for your own family.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Children 2 and under are free. Any child between 0-2 years of age does not require a ticket.

Due to the nature of this experience, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. 

Tickets will be sold as follows:

Aug 1 - Aug 15: Tickets for FLHSA members (Standard Members only. You will be asked to enter the last 5 of the ID number.)

Aug 16 - Sept 12: Tickets for other Florida homeschoolers (any Florida homeschoolers are welcome to participate)

You must be a Florida homeschooler to purchase a ticket. We welcome Florida homeschoolers from around the state!

REFUND POLICY / TRANSFERABILITY

Due to the nature of this event, there are NO REFUNDS for any reason. Tickets may not be transferred to other parties. Please understand by purchasing a ticket, another family may not be able to attend. Please only purchase as many tickets as you plan to use.