Historic Texas State Capitol & Governor's Mansion

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Join Jeff and his son Jeremy on a tour of the beautiful Texas State Capitol in Austin. Finished in 1888, the capitol is the largest of all state capitols and taller than the U.S. Capitol!
A number of presidents have visited the capitol as well as Queen Elizabeth of England.
Jeff will start out talking about the Governor's Mansion which is right across the street.
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@harmonizedigital. Год назад

I spent 14 years in Austin Texas. I loved being a delivery person downtown seeing all the people and buildings. I really miss it.

@therichlife8657 Год назад

Makes you Proud to be a Texan.

@johnhalley974 Год назад

All Texans should be proud…Great building.

@whitedovetail Год назад

We are proud! And right now we have a fantastic Governor!

@johnhalley974 Год назад

@@whitedovetail 👏

@garymckee8857 Год назад

Definitely a magnificent structure.

@ElwoodAndersonNV Год назад

Texas is unique in it's many historic structures and the way they are identifying and preserving them.

@jbenziggy Год назад

They are worth preserving! So much history is being destroyed every year and it’s sad. Appreciate your comments, as always, Elwood!

@DougPeabody Год назад

That is one beautiful and BIG state house. Thanks for featuring it!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Our pleasure! Thank you, Doug!

@galardmills5306 Год назад

What a magnificent Capitol! That pink granite is beautiful. I confess that I was awed when I stood on the mezzanine and looked up at the dome. Then awed again when I looked down at the six flags. God bless Texas!

@Riker-eq2yv Год назад

It’s so refreshing to watch these videos of your’s that highlight the history of this Great Nation instead of seeing people tear it apart.

@jbenziggy Год назад

I am a proud American, and I think we have a wonderful history. Not a perfect history, but great nations are born out of trials and tests.

@Blatsen Год назад

I agree. This is one of the things that attracted me to History Hunters.

@alexandroshellas8524 Год назад

You are goin national! I've been there. God Bless Texas!

@michaelgalea5148 Год назад

A truly beautiful state capitol building.

@don-e4838 Год назад

Proud of my state!

@joycemchristiansen6557 Год назад

Another good one, Jeff. And thanks to your "last" son for explaining SIX FLAGS.

@philipcollins5440 Год назад

Gr8 Job Jeff and Sarah.

@addiejohnson2322 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a Texan but now reside in Alabama. So proud to be a Texan. I’ve never been to the State Capital so I appreciate this video so much. Thank your son for the information too. Love every thing about Texas and all you can share with us

@privatepilot4064 Год назад

Thanks Jeff! I love Texas!

@The_Dudester Год назад

Been there several times and have been fortunate enough to tour the U.S. Capitol as well.

@QuarterAcre Год назад

Your son inherited your voice and speaking style. Neat!

@jackhenry5974 Год назад

Thankyou Jeff for taking us to a place we may never get to see in person. You gave us a taste of its grandeur!

@lydiaalmendarez2219 Год назад

Thank you for the excellent narrative Tour. I'm a native Texan born 1961 and yet to visit my state Capital. I've only visited the Battlefields to win our Independence. I will before my lifetime ends "Thank You" again from Carlos Almendarez Corpus Christi, Tx

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thanks for the visit, Lydia! We appreciate your comment!

@CathyTx2001 Год назад

This native Texas lady appreciates your video very much! ❤

@jbenziggy Год назад

Very nice! Thanks, Cathy! My stepmother is named Kathy but she spells it with a K. Blessings!

@susanpeterson3709 Год назад

Beautiful architecture.

@jbenziggy Год назад

We agree! Thanks for watching!

@Viral__TV Год назад

Happy Sunday Jeff! Great episode! I too Caught it as soon as I was notified. All the best for the coming year to you and yours.

@jeanvathis 7 месяцев назад

Jeff, you should be so proud of Jeremy. I didn't know were Six Flags theme park got its name but now thanks to son #3 I do. ❤

@amargosaranch7794 Год назад

I have spent many hours watching your videos on Texas and elsewhere. You are a thorough researcher, and I cannot imagine how much time you spend on such as each grave site. I am a member of Ancestry for 15 years, and know how much time this might take. I also like the way your videos are arranged in time order, starting with the latest.

@jbenziggy Год назад

So happy to hear you have enjoyed our Texas videos! I hope to get back there!

@davidclark9150 Год назад

Thanks Jeff and son for another great video. I especially enjoyed your impression of George W. Bush.

@brucemunn146 5 месяцев назад

I visited Austin last summer and visited the Capitol building ! This building is absolutely beautiful !!!

@jbenziggy 5 месяцев назад

I agree! One of the most beautiful I have visited!

@vickyd4966 Год назад

I am a 5th generation Austin, Texan whose ancestor fought at the Siege of Bexar. Thank you for showing the beauty of our capital. I have been inside many times over the years and am always awed at its beauty. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Austin.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Very cool! I had a great time in Austin. Such a beautiful city, but also a very large city. I don’t think I was expecting it to be that sprawled out.

@marceyvogt2007 Год назад

Beautiful Capitol building. Thank you. ☮️💖🎶

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dianejohnson7235 Год назад

Thank you for taking us along with you to the Texas State Capital!!!!! It was the only way that I would have been able to see it!!!

@lisaburns2117 Год назад

Your son is great. Love your impersonations Jeff!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thanks! Jeremy will love the comment!

@kimkelly-kline3768 Год назад

Makes me proud,and I'm not even a Texan..but for these brief moments through Jeff I am!! Very beautiful.Another great one from Jeff.Thank You!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Very sweet comment, Kim! We should all be proud of our rich American history! Blessings to you!

@kimkelly-kline3768 Год назад

@@jbenziggy Blessings to You,Sarah and Jeremy as well. I am a very proud American with 1/3rd Native American blood coursing through my veins.Happy New Year to You all!

@bettyfourman5438 Год назад

As a True Texas born and raised I really loved this video. Thanks

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Betty! Texas is such a huge state!

@AT1881Cowboy Год назад

Thank you Jeff, Sarah and Jeremy.

@michaelgmoore5708 Год назад

As great as ever is your fabulous family show.

@lesliegriffith9830 Год назад

My mother and I were there in the early 90s but the building was closed. Thanks for the tour. My family were at the original Six Flags over Texas back in 1965. Lots of fun.

@angietunstall2555 Год назад

I'm in the UK. I love history, and your tour was spot on. I'm pleased that you weren't allowed to go up any higher as I suffer from vertigo, even just watching these things. The capitol building is fabulous and serves to belie the fact that anything and everything American is OTT. Unfussy decorations with sleek lines and a beautiful cream colour throughout not spoilt by overfilling. I like the way that the lone star under the cupola was mirrored by the lone star in its centre. Fascinating, especially your son explaining the 6 flags.

@CC-te5zf Год назад

Happy Sunday Jeff! Great episode!

@madmother58 Год назад

Thank you for taking us along

@jbenziggy Год назад

Our pleasure!!

@random22026 Год назад

You're nearly to 100K Subscribers! And well-earned! On to 1 million--your content is exceptional! 7:51 Kudos to your son, for creating artwork that accurately reflects the history of the state of Texas. Perhaps if he'd ended it with the octopus holding a yellow rose--THAT would have closed the sale! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵🏵 8:20 Your youngest son, Jeremy, is the national treasure of this episode: had no idea of the '6 Flags Over Texas' (and every Six Flags Theme Park, ever since) origin story. 8:55 Nice image to accompany the story, too. 11:57 And more Six Flags symbolism, on the floor beneath the dome. Shout out to Jeremy, for his attempt to climb those (under surveillance) stairs. HH viewers appreciate his effort! 9:22 Top Tier Dubya impression, too! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣9:25 And newsprint to wrap this up in: impressive!

@johnpeddicord4932 Год назад

Thanks again Jeff , Jeremy for sharing some history of Texas, I see Dad got his clothes back, also Thanks to Sarah for holding down the fort in California

@richardbeee Год назад

Always loved Texas. In my line of work i got to experience many cultures, people, and landscapes. From the desert to the plains, to the seashore and beyond. However, if i wanted to ski, i had to go to NM.🙂 Great video Jeff, glad to hear the story about the 6 flags. No longer will i be "worried" about that name. I can rest easy now. Be blessed by the Best and never forget that Texas could be the 3rd largest state if Alaska ever decided to cut itself in half. Say howdy to your son.

@timothygeorge1191 Год назад

Good 👍 VIDEO 👍👍👍. Don’t forget to have a Lone Star Beer is the National Beer of Texas

@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372 Год назад

Another great video! I really love Texas and all of its history. Thank you for taking us on the adventure.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Fantastic! You are appreciated, Pat!

@JL-lg8tk Год назад

Many years ago tours were conducted up that spiral staircase to the highest part of the dome. The capitol actually has two domes. The one you look up to from the rotunda floor is the inner dome. The tour took us on a walkway that crossed over the top of the inner dome and between the outer and inner domes. It's too bad we can't do it now but prior to 911 we used the road through the capitol grounds as a shortcut without having to drive a block around it.

@melindagordonbeck8958 Год назад

Awesome content!!! We LOVE Texas! Had to laugh when your son co-opted your video! That was a great history lesson (you’ve obviously had some influence there😉). Always enjoy Sundays watching! Your biggest Tennessee (formerly California) fans!

@suzannecrum9702 Год назад

Really a beautiful building the capitol of Texas is.Thanks for sharing!

@truckerray9634 Год назад

Great video Jeff, I really look forward to Sunday to see what you've posted. As a retired trucker, I've been all over the country but the tours you take us on are always educational. Texas has always been one of my favorite states. Thank you so much for your efforts, fantastic job. Hey, 62 you're just a kid still. 👍👍👍👍

@Tomrific Год назад

Thank you, Jeff, for the video of our great Capitol. I was lucky enough to get to go all the way up the dome and yes it was scary. especially when you look down.

@AB-ye7bw Год назад

Another wonderful episode! Caught it as soon as I was notified. All the best for the coming year.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Happy new year!

@martindriver6026 Год назад

Another great way to end an evening. Thank you for bringing out the history. The monuments are beautiful. I hope nothing happens to the confederate monument that is history of our great nation and the state of Texas. And yes I agree with you the railing does not look high enough in the rotunda.

@Corgis175 Год назад

Somespectacular architecture. Nice to have a father/son vlog

@davidkneitel1840 Год назад

Nice George W. impersonation. 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@jbenziggy Год назад

Ha ha ha! Thanks. That’s one of my quirky impersonations!

@jgh4442003 Год назад

Very good coverage of our State Capitol. Thanks.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@d.r.morgan3934 Год назад

Thank you, Jeff. The Texas State Capitol is beautiful. I lived in Austin as a small boy. Dad was in military and we moved around often. Happy New Year to you and Sarah!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you kind sir! You have a great new year as well! Bless you!

@juneclary1964 Год назад

Hi Jeff and Sarah thank you for sharing a wonderful history lesson of the Texas state capital. That is a amazing building and that was neat that your son got to speak with the speaker of the house blessings to you and your family Larry June and Laurie

@reginamay2767 Год назад

Hi Sarah and Jeff, awesome video you did on this one. Excellent footage of showing us around there. Capital is bigger than I could ever imagine. But I am not good on heights. Like you said I get vertigo in fact I do suffer with it. But the capital is beautiful. Thankyou again for the time and effort that you put in to let us go with you, I enjoy you so much, take care and God bless 💯👍♥️🙋

@susansvetanoff8079 Год назад

I really do enjoy all the homework you do before you start recording!

@Grumpy63uk Год назад

Stunning building and wow them monuments 💕❤️💕🇬🇧

@davepalmerton2429 Год назад

Great video, Jeff. My wife and I visited the Texas capitol last year, and we're amazed by the size and beauty of the building. I was a bit uncomfortable looking downward from the dome, also, but what a view.

@georgepoliska9941 Год назад

Great history

@douglasfuqua7082 Год назад

Thank you, Jeff (and your son, also, for acting as guide)...It's good to see the Texas Capitol again (my home state...born a good ways northwest of Austin, long ago). ....Welcome to Texas !!! You've been doing really good work there, in your last few vids. Thank you, from all of us.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you so very much. My son was a great tour guide very much. Appreciate your comment being that you are a Texas native!

@douglasfuqua7082 Год назад

@@jbenziggy Great job of covering so much ground in so little time (video runtime). That's excellent editing !!!

@sherimiles430 Год назад

Welcome to Texas !

@jennysjourney02 Год назад

Beautiful state capital.

@carrolganoe9896 Год назад

A magnificent building. Thanks for the tour!

@billhennessy5118 Год назад

Glad you talked about Marble Falls. I used to live there. However the inside of the building is made of limestone from Oak Hill. Rather than pay the going rate of 17 cents an hour, the state could lease prisoners out to contractors and pay them nothing. Legend has it that up to eight convicts died, either because of poor conditions or because they were shot during escape attempts. They were buried on the hill. Which is now named Convict Hill.

@rhondaz356 Год назад

Jeff, this was very informative, and interesting. That Capitol is one impressive building. WOW... The history behind "Six Flags" was new to me. See, we can always learn something from our children.🤠😉Thank you, for the research and legwork you undertake. We appreciate it.👏👏🤗y

@redmccoy8633 Год назад

It is a beautiful building. And you all have a great sense of humor. Thanx guys. 😊

@jackdelay6558 Год назад

I’ll add that site to my bucket list. Thank you Jeff….always informative and entertaining.

@theodoredugranrut8201 Год назад

Definitely done on the grand scale beautiful buildings and grounds. Thanks Jeff and Jeff's youngest son. Central California watching.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thanks again for the visit! I appreciate your comment, as always, Theo!

@dawnberthold3894 Год назад

Thank you Jeff for the great history lesson. You and your son did an amazing job. Blessings.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you kindly! We appreciate you spending part of your Sunday with us!!!

@brucecrider2001 Год назад

Thanks again Jeff and Sarah for another great episode and your hard work on this hope you have a wonderful week God bless you and Sarah and family

@alichtenwalter Год назад

Very nice job. We enjoyed the history.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you!

@84judo Год назад

I’ve been following you for awile, I enjoy your videos, I’m also from Texas and I’ve love your tour of our state capital, keep up the great work and wish y’all the best for the new year!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Awesome! Thank you! We appreciate your great feedback, Randy!

@Blatsen Год назад

The gorgeous Illinois State Capitol in Springfield is on par with the Texas State Capitol in terms of architecture, building materials, and craftmanship. The inside of the Illinois State Capitol dome is so ornate, that it looks kind of like a kaleidoscope image. The Illinois State Capitol is one of the state capitols that is taller than the U.S. Capitol. The Illinois State Capitol is large, but not as large as the Texas State Capitol.

@mikeclark1830 Год назад

Worked in the Capital from 1984-1997

@nicholaswinebrenner5164 Год назад

That is a beautiful building.

@nicholedecker9124 Год назад

Wow! That state capital is huge! I have been in California capital, Arkansas capital and Mississippi capital. I and from Louisiana now and have not been to the capital here yet. I liked the train whistle when you showed the picture of the train bringing rock for the building. Interesting fact about the origin of the Six Flags.

@bsomero10 Год назад

Wow! Quite the building! Thank You for another interesting video

@briannave7326 Год назад

I learned many new things about Texas from another one of your great videos.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@heathergeorghiou9544 Год назад

Another great video! Heather 14:53

@KB6YAF Год назад

Jeff…..I ALWAYS look forward to Sunday mornings (before church), watching your videos. They just keep on getting better and better. ……Russell D.

@philslaton7302 Год назад

Another fine show. Thanks. I always look forward to your Sunday postings.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Much appreciated! Thank you very much, Phil!

@harryharry6389 Год назад

I've started watching the History Channel again. This was a great one!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

@43JohnDeere Год назад

Almost a 100K subscribed...well deserved. Thank you for making this wonderful channel.

@kevindill9748 Год назад

Great video! I have to admit this was all news to me. I lived in Houston and The DFW Metroplex growing up I never visited Austin so I’ve really enjoyed your series.

@webchuck1 Год назад

Hi Jeff, Thanks for another great story on Texas and the history of the Capital . It's always great to learn. Have a wonderful day!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you so much, Charles. We totally appreciate how you regularly comments on our videos!

@ktsnider387 Год назад

Excellent Video. California state Capitol is spectacular also.

@jbenziggy Год назад

We agree about Sacramento! Thank you!

@joseleswopes1400 Год назад

That's beautiful, two of our daughters and their families live in Texas. We are thinking about moving from Albuquerque NM to Texas 💕🙏

@jbenziggy Год назад

Lots of folks are moving there!

@ronblackwell5439 Год назад

Jeff and Sarah I love your history video’s. I always watch and like. Thank you for the history hunting.

@terryeustice5399 Год назад

Thanks for the tour at the Texas State Capital.surprised there a Southern monument. Thanks for sharing Jeff .

@jbenziggy Год назад

I'm surprised it hasn't been torn down! But then again, don't mess with Texas!

@morrik5 Год назад

Really enjoy all of your videos.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad to hear it! Thanks Karen!

@WayneKline Год назад

Happy New Year History Hunters. Another great video of story telling & history lesson, well done Jeff, Sarah & Jeremy.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you very much, Wayne! And Happy New Year to you as well!

@Oyares5360 Год назад

I am impressed with this tour of the capital. Thank you, we appreciate it 😊

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Wilma! Thank you!!!

@msoden4920 Год назад

I have really been enjoying the videos from Austin, Jeff. Thanks again!!

@jbenziggy Год назад

Glad you like them! Somebody earlier said they were tired of our Texas videos.

@mariacervantes5077 Год назад

Another great video full of history and interesting facts. Great job guys, I hope you had a wonderful trip.🫶👍👏 See you next Sunday!

@cpark7664 Год назад

We never miss your videos. They are all so interesting. Thank you for taking us a long on your trip. Nice meeting your son also.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Thank you so much! Makes us proud!!!

@normahird9059 Год назад

Jeff ... thank you for this informative vlog. The architecture is astounding. Your vlogs are always well presented. Where is Sarah?

@HistoryHunterSarah Год назад

I wasn't able to go on this trip.

@haroldnelson3734 Год назад

Great video! Loved the amazing architecture. Thanks for showing so many details of it. Great history as well!

@dbduke88 Год назад

Thanks, Jeff, another interesting look at an impressive and important edifice. Had the opportunity years ago to briefly observe the Texas House of Representatives from the gallery when the body was in session. Do not recall clearly the subject being debated (it might have been education), but I do remember the proceedings were being conducted in a passionate manner.

@davidkulczyk678 Год назад

Wow, great video. I climbed Enchanted Rock once. What an experience. I used to take a shortcut through the Capitol on my way home from work to cool off. Austin was a small city back then.

@jbenziggy Год назад

Very cool! Seems like California was small like that at one time. I loved Enchanted Rock and would love to go back again! Thanks for the visit! I appreciate your comment, David!

@frankmarullo228 Год назад

Well Jeff ,,, you put out another good video my friend ! Can't wait to see your next video in a week from now... THANK you for the hard work Frank from montana.......