Women's Rights National Historical Park
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.
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About Women's Rights National Historical Park
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.
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Driving times from Women's Rights National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel
- Mon
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park Grounds
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Activities
Getting there
In the winter, temperatures range from 0-40 degrees with an average of 10 inches of snow per month. Summer temperatures range from 60-85 degrees with high humidity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Women's Rights National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Women's Rights National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (26 min), Fort Stanwix National Monument (1 h 31 min), Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (1 h 59 min), Steamtown National Historic Site (2 h 51 min), Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (3 h 21 min), Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (3 h 24 min).