Women's Rights National Historical Park (New York)
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 Published On Jan 19, 2019

Women's Rights National Historical Park, located in Seneca Falls, New York, is a site dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the women's rights movement in the United States. The park was established in 1980 to commemorate the first Women's Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls in 1848.

The park consists of several historic buildings and monuments that played a significant role in the early stages of the women's rights movement:

-Wesleyan Chapel: This is the site where the 1848 Women's Rights Convention was held. The convention, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, marked the beginning of the formal women's rights movement in the United States.
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton House: This home, where Stanton lived from 1847 to 1862, served as a gathering place for many prominent figures in the women's rights movement. Visitors can take guided tours of the house and learn about Stanton's life and work.
-M'Clintock House: This home belonged to Thomas and Mary Ann M'Clintock, prominent Quaker abolitionists and women's rights activists. The Declaration of Sentiments, a pivotal document in the women's rights movement, was drafted here.
-Declaration Park: This outdoor monument features a water wall inscribed with the Declaration of Sentiments, along with statues of key figures in the women's rights movement.

The park's visitor center offers exhibits, films, and ranger-led programs that educate visitors about the history of the women's rights movement and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. The park also hosts special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and reenactments of the 1848 convention.

Learn more here ► https://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

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