Statuary Hall
The House met in historic Statuary Hall for 50 turbulent years. Until 1857, Representatives debated the most important issues in American history here: slavery, trade, statehood, and more. After the House moved to its new quarters, the room became National Statuary Hall, a grand gallery of sculpture that honors exemplary citizens from every state. Travel back in time to when Statuary Hall operated as the Old House Chamber, then jump ahead to the present to view the rich collection of state statues that surround the room today.