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Women's Rights National Historical Park

In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and four other women invited the public to the First Women's Rights Convention to discuss expanding the role of women in America. At the end of the two days, 100 people made a public commitment to work together to improve women's quality of life. While women have achieved greater equality with the vote, property rights, and education, the revolution continues today.



 The Basics


Hours:

The park visitor center is open daily: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.

Wesleyan Chapel tours are offered daily throughout the year. Stanton House tours are offered daily during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The M'Clintock House is open Thursday through Sunday during the summer.

Address: 136 Fall Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: 315-568-0024
Phone: 315-568-2991
Fax: 315-568-2141


 Map

Women's Rights National Historical Park, New York Map


 Directions

From the North
From the New York State Thruway (I-90) take exit 41 (Route 414). Turn right onto Route 414 South after exiting the tollbooth. Follow Route 414 South for approximately four miles. At the intersections of Routes 414 and Route 5 & 20 (the same road at this point), turn left onto Route 5 & 20 East and 414 South. Follow for approximately one and a half miles into the Village of Seneca Falls. The Visitor Center is on the left at 136 Fall Street (5, 20, 414) as you enter the downtown area. There is a tall white flag pole in front of the Visitor Center. The Wesleyan Chapel is next to the Visitor Center, with Declaration Park located between the two structures. The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel are located on the North side of Fall Street (5, 20, 414) between Clinton and Mynderse Streets.

By Car From the West
Travel East on Route 5 & 20 East and 414 South into the Village of Seneca Falls. The Visitor Center is on the left at 136 Fall Street (5, 20, 414) as you enter the downtown area. There is a tall white flag pole in front of the Visitor Center. The Wesleyan Chapel is next to the Visitor Center, with Declaration Park located between the two structures. The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel are located on the North side of Fall Street (5, 20, & 414) between Clinton and Mynderse Streets.

By Car From the South
Travel North on Route 414 into the Village of Seneca Falls. Go through the Bayard Street stop light and get into the left turn lane as you cross the bridge, follow the signs for 414 North. At the first stoplight on the other side of the bridge, turn left onto Fall Street (5, 20, 414). Go through one stop light (State Street), the Wesleyan Chapel and Visitor Center are on your right. There is a tall white flag pole in front of the Visitor Center. The Wesleyan Chapel is next to the Visitor Center, with Declaration Park located between the two structures. The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel are located on the North side of Fall Street (5, 20, 414) between Clinton and Mynderse Streets.

By Car From the East
Travel West on Route 5 & 20 into the Village of Seneca Falls. Follow 5 & 20 West and 414 North, turn right onto Fall Street. Go through one stop light (State Street), the Wesleyan Chapel and Visitor Center are on your right. There is a tall white flag pole in front of the Visitor Center. The Wesleyan Chapel is next to the Visitor Center, with Declaration Park located between the two structures. The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel are located on the North side of Fall Street (5, 20, 414) between Clinton and Mynderse Streets.


 Climate
 

Average Annual Temperature: 47° Fahrenheit.
Average January Temperatures: 14-32° Fahrenheit.
Average July Temperatures: 59-81° Fehrenheit.
Normal Annual Snowfall: 60 inches.
Normal Amount of Sunshine: 50% of Daylight Hours.
Growing Season: 147 Days.

Link to our Finger Lakes Weather coverage for more information.

Link to our Skaneateles Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

No Fees.


 Reservations
 

Reservations available for groups.


 Guided Tours
 

Elizabeth Cady Stanton House Tour
11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

Tour begins at the house, 32 Washington Street, Seneca Falls.

Ranger Programs
Wesleyan Chapel Program
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Program begins in the Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.

M'Clintock Program (beginning May 26, 2007)
Thursday though Sunday
2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Program begins at the M'Clintock House, 14 East Williams Street, Waterloo.
Call 315.568.0024 for more information or view our schedule of program schedule (effective May 26, 2007).



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