Here is where to visit today to see Michigan’s 1st Capitol, almost Capitol and current Capitol. On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the twenty-sixth US state. With Michigan’s birthday approaching, I figured it fun to connect our states early history to places you can visit today. 1. Detroit - Michigan’s Capitol until 1847. ⭐️Our 1st Capitol building stood in what is now called Capitol Park (ya see the connection there?!). ⭐️Michigan’s first Capitol building went on to serve as a public school a