Past Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
We Remember: Service to the State and Nation
This exhibition honors the memory of Senate Members and Senate Librarians who also served our nation during wartime.
Pennsylvania Senate: The Early Years
Celebrates the creation of the Pennsylvania Senate as seen in the legislative record.
Spirit & Substance: 100 Years of Violet Oakley, Capitol Muralist
A retrospective exhibition in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of Violet Oakley's Senate Chamber murals
Opening Day: The History Behind The Ceremony
Shares the story of the Senate's Opening Day Ceremony through the Senate Oath Books, Journals and other records.
Privileged to Serve: Speakers and Presidents Pro Tempore of the Senate
Explores the Leadership of the Pennsylvania Senate through time.
Library of the Senate: Caretaker of the Senate Past
Explores the development of the Senate Library, from its origins at the center of the legislative process, to its current roles as reference library and gatekeeper of the Senate's Institutional and legislative past.
What our guests are saying
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Visitor from Philadelphia, PA
1 year ago
“Great to see a working Senate Library!”
Visitor from Arcata, CA
4 months ago
“Thanks a lot for the visit and the local tips!”
4 months ago
“We Rembember - interesting & informative display-appreciate the exhibit!”
Visitor from Manchester, PA
4 months ago
“Great work!”
1 year ago
“AWESOME!”
Visitor from Galesburg, MI
7 months ago
“Saw this exhibit in the 'Burg [magazine]. Very nice”
7 months ago
“So glad you've done this exhibit”
7 months ago
“Love [the] history & books”
6 months ago
“Very important exhibit and beautifully done. Thank you!”
5 months ago
“It's very amazing. Thank you for everything.”
Visitor from Berlin, Germany
5 months ago
“Beautiful! Amazing & proud to be from PA. Everyone is very welcoming here! :)”
Visitor from Pittsburgh, PA
5 months ago