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-. to 8-:.: x -.x The State Capitol Foundation, Inc . . , . ' . " - The State Capitol So , 4 , �. mip .. . .. , ; Society � ti: woo _`[ ! ' 2 � r ' 1 East Edenton Street t il ? # Y: , Raleigh, North Carolina Mailing Address : 4624 , Ralei -4624 i . yK:. � , .,, Mail Service Center gh, INC. 2769 _ Phone: (919) 7334994 Fax: (919) 715-403 0 Email : capitol@ncs1 . dcr . state .nc .us V. iL, . .-- ' May 3 , 2000 Board of Directors Rufus L. Edmisten, President Barbara Boney, Vice President Marvin Collins Katie Cashion, secretary Orange County Historic Preservation Commission George Breese, Treasurer p O Box 8181 , 306E Revere Rd Caroline Stirling, Member-at-Large W.W. Yeargin, Member-at-Large Hillsborough, NC 27278 Brenda Pollard, SCS Chair Jane Barbot Dear Malvin: Don Beason Jonathan Brookshire During the past seven years, the North Carolina State Capitol has undergone extensive renovations Thomas N. dark ' and improvements in order to restore the building to its early appearance and to insure that it will be Betty Ginn John Ro Jordan, Jr. enjoyed by future generations. The results of the construction work and improvements have been Lou Mitchell remarkable. The interior of the Capitol has been restored to its 1840s appearance with original paint Charles Montgomery colors and decorative finishes applied in the legislative chambers, State Library, State Geologist' s Thus Marrow Jahn L. Sanders Office, and rotunda Samuel P. Townsend Gerald P. Traub On behalf of the Capitol staff and the State Capitol Foundation, Inc. , we would like to invite you and Joyce White members of your organization to join us in commemorating the completion of the restoration during Jo Ann Williford as a P a Jan Woodard a celebration of the 160'h anniversary of this National Historic Landmark. In June of 1840, the people of North Carolina celebrated the completion of construction of the Capitol with three days of Ex-OJl"tcio Members festivities. We would like to invite you to participate in a weekend of celebration on Friday, June 9 Senate President Pro Tem Maro Basnight and Saturday, June 10. Speaker of the House James Black On Friday the Capitol will host a Lecture series and reception featuring a distinguished panel of Dr. Jeffrey J Crow Carol C. Henderson experts who will discuss the restoration of the Capitol. Former president of the State Capitol Foundation and current chair of the State Capitol Advisory Committee John Sanders will provide a background on the history and construction of the Capitol. New Bern architect Paul Stephens, 1999 recipient of the Robert E. Stipe Award, will moderate a discussion between historical paint analyst George Fore* piaster restoration specialist Brian Ewing, and historical finishes expert Philip Ward about their efforts to restore the Capitol to its early appearance. After a reception on the grounds, William Seale, co-author of Temples of Democracy, a comprehensive history of the nation' s capitols, will discuss the North Carolina capitol in relation to the history of capitols in the United States from colonial times to present_ On June 10, 1840, the citizens of the state celebrated with a barbecue on Capitol Square. Bring your family and friends to the Capitol to relive this exciting day with food and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Area groups will provide music on the grounds, culminating with a concert by the 82nd Division Airborne Concert Band Throughout the days the Capitol will host an open house with guides available to share the rich history of the restored building. We are very excited about these upcoming events. We hope you will share our enthusiasm and join us for a closer look at your State Capitol. Registration information and a schedule of activities for the weekend are enclosed We look forward to seeing you in June. Sincerely, i Carol Henderson, Administrator Rufus B ' sten, President State CapitoWisitor Services Section State Capitol Foundation