Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, Women's rights museum in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., United States.
The Sewall-Belmont House is a national monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to women's rights history and housed in a Federal-style building from 1800. The house contains exhibits about the suffrage movement with banners, historical furniture, and memorabilia from activists.
The building was constructed in 1800 by Robert Sewall and later served as headquarters for the National Woman's Party starting in 1929. It became a national monument in 2016.
The house displays objects connected to women's rights activism, including personal items from activists and objects documenting their work. Visitors can see how these women organized their daily lives and what role their spaces played in the movement.
The house is located near Capitol South and Union Station metro stops, making it easy to reach by public transportation. Admission is free, and visitors should check opening hours beforehand since they can vary.
The house displays an original Jail Door Pin given to suffragettes who were imprisoned during protests at the White House. This pin is a moving symbol of the sacrifices activists made for voting rights.
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