Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park is a place in Seneca Falls that holds several buildings connected to the women's movement. The chapel, Stanton's house, and other structures sit together with a visitor center on the grounds.

The park marks the place where an 1848 convention started the women's rights movement in America. This gathering brought together people who first spoke up for equality at this location.

The site honors women who fought for equality here, and many visitors recognize their own aspirations in these historical struggles. The exhibits show how these early demands shaped people's lives through to today.

Visitors can explore the buildings on their own or join tours led by rangers. Comfortable shoes are good to wear since walking moves between the different sites.

A water wall displays the full text of a declaration that holds the core demands of this early movement. This feature makes the wording that people fought over back then directly touchable for visitors today.

Location: New York

Inception: 1980

Operator: United States National Park Service

Email: WORI_Information_Desk@nps.gov

Website: https://nps.gov/wori

GPS coordinates: 42.91080,-76.80140

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56