Women's Rights National Historical Park

The Wesleyan Chapel, site of the first Women's Rights Convention
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human rights, and equality, global struggles that continue today. The efforts of women’s rights leaders, abolitionists, and other 19th century reformers remind us that all people must be accepted as equals.
Map showing location of park.
Two women stand and read the names of the signers of the Declaration of Sentiments inscribed on a stone wall; water flows down the wall and runs over the names.
Women's Rights NHP Announces Convention Days 2025
In commemoration of the Erie Canal Bicentennial, the theme of Convention Days 2025 (July 18-20) is “Ripples of Reform,” which will focus on the movement of ideas and people through Central and Western New York State.
A two-story red brick building with green shutters and a white door.
Critical preservation maintenance work performed at the M’Clintock House with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has recently financed and will begin exterior rehabilitation and restoration work at the historic M’Clintock House at Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
The Wesleyan Chapel in summer
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A gold and purple mural featuring faces of historic figures, over a stone wall.
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Front of Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center
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A bronze statue group of people wearing 19th-century clothing.
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The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House with a tree and National Park Service sign in the front yard
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