Most of the statues displayed in the #USCapitol today are part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, where each state can provide up to two marble or bronze statues of distinguished deceased individuals associated with state history.

The old Hall of the House, now known as National Statuary Hall, was the first location designated for display of the Collection. These statues are now also placed in other areas of the U.S. Capitol and the Capitol Visitor Center.

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for the care and preservation of the artwork in the U.S. Capitol, but our role also extends to the process before pieces even enter the building. The AOC Curator Division is involved in the evaluation and advising on new statues and busts, and also in when a state decides to replace a statue in this Collection.

Learn more about how the #NSHCollection started, has grown and changed over the years: https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-c...

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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the #USCapitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually.

Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and @UnitedStatesBotanicGarden.
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