Women's Rights
National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York
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What are "civil rights" ?
What is the Constitution?
What is the US Constitution?
Who wrote it?
Why was it written?
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What was the Women's Rights Convention?
Wesleyan Chapel
Wesleyan Chapel, site of the First Women's Rights Convention
National Parks Service Photo
The Wesleyan Chapel was built in 1843. On July 19 and 20, 1848, the First Women's Rights Conventionwas held here. Even though Elizabeth Cady Stantonwas the only one of the five organizers to live in Seneca Falls, the Wesleyan Chapel was well known to them all. The church was a local haven for antislavery activity, political rallies, and free speech events.
The original red brick Wesleyan Methodist Church was sold by the congregation in 1871 and extensively altered by subsequent owners. When the site was purchased by the National Park Service in 1985, very little original fabric remained. The site today offers a unique display of the highlighted historic fabric of the original building.
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Who was Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Listen to the book, Elizabeth Leads the Way, to learn more about Elizabeth's fight for women.
Elizabeth Leads the Way
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Honoring Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Welcome sign
A display at the National Park
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
Click here to listen to the book, Susan B. Anthony, Fighter for Women's Rights!
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