Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights.
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About Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national monument on April 12, 2016.
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Driving times from Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Museum
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Capitol Hill Parks (5 min), Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (5 min), Pennsylvania Avenue (6 min), National Mall and Memorial Parks (7 min), World War I Memorial (8 min), Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (8 min).