Updates on the statue's removal, restoration, and the plan to retire the original in favor of a replica — plus anything new on the quarter mystery. New entries get added here as the story develops.
March 1, 2026
PLACEHOLDER — Officials have announced that the original statue will not go back up on the dome after restoration. Instead, a replica built from 3D scans and models will take her place, and the original will be retired rather than returned...
January 15, 2026
PLACEHOLDER — In early 2026, Lady Montana was removed from atop the Capitol dome so she could be assessed and restored. Replace this paragraph with the actual account of the removal: who carried it out, how she came down, and where she's be...