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National Statuary Hall, one of the oldest—and most popular—spaces in the U.S. Capitol, originally functioned in the U.S. House of Representatives as the House's chamber. Now, it displays statues from around the country. In this video, House Curator Farar Elliott describes the historical significance of figures in the collection.

Within the U.S. Capitol—just off National Statuary Hall—resides the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Congressional Women's Reading Room. The room has two centuries of history and was named in honor of a Representative with a 50-year association with Congress. Today, it serves as a place for gathering, rest, and refreshment for female Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In this video, House Curator Farar Elliott recounts the history of the space.

The Rotunda is the symbolic and physical heart of the U.S. Capitol. The circular room functions as the Capitol's principal circulation space that connects the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. In this video, House Curator Farar Elliott describes and recounts the history of the Rotunda's art featuring Native Americans, which thousands of visitors view each day.

The Speaker's Lobby—situated directly outside the House Chamber in the U.S. Capitol—is a long corridor featuring portraits of past Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives. In this video, House Curator Farar P. Elliott describes and recounts the history of the space.