Hanging of the Hands

Tens of thousands of paper cut-outs of Children's hands decorated by children and their teachers are collected at child care centers and schools across the state and are hung throughout the Capitol Rotunda creating an amazing display of Children's art.

The hands remain in the Capitol Rotunda the entire week as a reminder to legislators and advocates that we must take care of our most precious commodity our children. 
Schools, child care centers, and individuals from across the state have been submitting hands to hang at the Capitol for many years, and we encourage everyone to participate in this time honored tradition.

The official Hanging of the Hands will take place at the State Capitol Rotunda on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.