The Wesleyan Chapel in summer

National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Info

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.

Park Photos

The Wesleyan Chapel in summer
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The Wesleyan Chapel, site of the first Women's Rights Convention

Credit: NPS Photo

The Wesleyan Chapel in summer
A gold and purple mural featuring faces of historic figures, over a stone wall.
Front of Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center
A bronze statue group of people wearing 19th-century clothing.
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House with a tree and National Park Service sign in the front yard

Activities

Guided Tours
Hands-On
Arts and Crafts
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Park Film

Operating Hours

The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel share a site at 136 Fall Street in Seneca Falls. The building hours change by season. See below for current hours. Declaration Park, also at this address, is open dawn to dusk.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Park grounds and outdoor areas are open sunrise to sunset. Visitor Center hours and historic home access differs by season.

DayHours
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset

Weather info

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.

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