State Capitol to install constitution kiosk before Sept. 17; kids’ version and capital kiosk features planned

Design staff told the Capital Interpretive Exhibits and Refining Subcommittee on Aug. 28 that the Constitution kiosk will be installed before Constitution Day, Sept. 17, and will display high-resolution scans of the document’s pages along with a replica pages case and zoomable handwritten and typed images. Project staff said the installation will include interactive features: a “historic constitution” section, featured amendments, a read-and-explore function, and a compare-and-contrast module that highlights how Wyoming’s constitution differs from others. Staff said the constitution content has undergone repeated review by the subcommittee and by Wyoming Historical staff; Tom and Kylie from Wyoming Historical were credited in the presentation. The Capital Kiosk will provide easy access to articles and related sections, a legislator search (for current and former members) and office contact information. Project staff said five elected-official biographies have been reviewed and approved by the offices they describe; legislator bios will be fed from the state system and not modified by the exhibit team. Designers also previewed a children’s interactive called the Kids’ Capital Quest — a floor-by-floor, search-and-find activity intended to keep younger visitors engaged. Staff noted a future collateral package (referred to as “package 5”) could include a printed children’s activity book tied to the kiosk content so families can take a physical activity home. No formal vote was taken. Staff said the constitution kiosk will be installed “early September” and will be ready for Constitution Day on Sept. 17; the Capital Kiosk will proceed to a 90% review with a filed-stage review slated for mid-September.