Women's Rights National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: New York
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
From the New York State Thruway (I-90) take exit 41 (Waterloo, Route 414). Turn right onto Route 414 South after exiting the tollbooth. Follow Route 414 South for approximately four miles. At the intersections of Route 414 and Routes 5 & 20, turn left onto Route 5 & 20 East. 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, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
Images
The Wesleyan Chapel, site of the first Women's Rights Convention
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Women's Rights NHP celebrates the American Women's Rights Movement and its inception in Seneca Falls, New York.
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Visitors can come to learn about the largest social movement in history, the women's rights movement.
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The First Wave Statue is one of the iconic sites of Women's Rights NHP.
Credit: NPS Photo
Take a ranger led tour in the home where Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the women's rights movement and raised 7 children
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Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Dec 19
Moderate rain
High: 51.6°F | Low: 24.4°F
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 25.3 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 07:35 AM
Sunset: 04:36 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 35.3°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Dec 20
Overcast
High: 32.2°F | Low: 23.4°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 23 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 07:35 AM
Sunset: 04:36 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 20.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Dec 21
Light freezing rain
High: 36.9°F | Low: 24.2°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 20.4 mph
Rain Chance: 81%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 07:36 AM
Sunset: 04:37 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 24.9°F
Cloud Cover: 81%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (3)
Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 11:58AM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Dec 19, 2025 11:58am
Expires: Dec 20, 2025 1:00am
* WHAT...Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Westerly winds will bring cold air into the
area behind the departing cold front.
Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 1:10PM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Dec 19, 2025 1:10pm
Expires: Dec 20, 2025 1:00am
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga,
Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and
Allegany Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including outdoor holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown
down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 3:04PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Dec 19, 2025 3:04pm
Expires: Dec 19, 2025 5:15pm
Much colder air is overspreading Central New York to the Southern
Tier and Catskills late this afternoon, with rain changing to
snow showers. Any roads still wet as temperatures fall below
freezing into early evening may turn slick with patchy ice or
snow. Exercise caution if traveling.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Revolutionary Roots: The 1848 Convention
How does a social movement grow? Join a ranger to meet the organizers of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention and learn more about the Wesleyan Chapel in which it was held. Discover how Faith, Fortune and Fate combined to ignite a movement. (45 minutes)
Location: Wesleyan Chapel Grounds, Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 6, 2025 12:00am to Dec 6, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"'For the Slave is Our Brother:' Christmas and the Anti-Slavery Movement" Special Exhibit
During your visit to the historic Wesleyan Chapel, please be sure to see our special exhibit, "'For the Slave is Our Brother:' Christmas and the Anti-Slavery Movement."
This four panel series guides you through some the amazing connections between some of the traditions of the current celebration of Christmas, and their origins in the early Anti-Slavery campaigns. The five organizers of the First Women's Rights Convention all had experiences with the Anti-Slavery movement (as did many of the attendees), and would have known about and used these symbols and traditions in their yearly celebrations.
These panels are a returning exhibit, that is available during the month of December.
Location: The special exhibit is displayed within the historic Wesleyan Chapel. The park's visitor center, located at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, is located adjacent to the chapel. Parking is available directly behind the visitor center, and on the surrounding streets.
Date: Dec 9, 2025 12:00am to Dec 20, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"A Season for Change: Abolition, Women's Rights, & Christmas Bazaars" - Drop-in Program
Learn about the “Christmas ribbon” that ties together abolition, women’s rights, and the history of holiday market fairs - known as Christmas Bazaars. Join Ranger Joshua as he explores how these three movements helped shape the Christmas markets we know today; and how their legacy is woven into the fight to end slavery and advance women's rights in the holiday season.
Location: The Wesleyan Chapel - Located next to the Visitor Center, at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
Date: Dec 12, 2025 12:00am to Dec 12, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"It's A Wonderful Life" Festival - 2025
The “It’s A Wonderful Life" Festival is an annual cultural heritage attraction and celebration hosted by the Town of Seneca Falls in honor of the classic 1946 holiday film set in Bedford Falls, and inspired by the real-life Seneca Falls, New York. The three-day event (December 12 -14, 2025) features a variety of community programs, including: a downtown parade, 5K run, film-screenings, special guest speakers, and more.
The Park’s multi-day programs will feature interpretive history talks and “drop-in” special topic programs by park rangers that connect the efforts of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Fredrick Douglass, and other early women’s rights activists and abolitionists to historical Christmas, Watchnight, and other holiday celebrations. There will also be a special exhibit in the Wesleyan Chapel; a guest speaker (with a Special Park Use permit) on Sunday; and the following:
- Make-and-Take 19th-Century Inspired Embossed Tin Ornaments *while supplies last
(Visitor Center). - Winter-themed Family Crafts & Coloring Sheets (Visitor Center).
- Holiday Traditions Community Paperchain (Visitor Center).
- NPS Passport to History & “Bedford Falls” Stamping Station (Visitor Center).
- Holiday Shopping at the Eastern National Bookstore (Visitor Center)
Download our Schedule.
Location: Women's Rights National Park, Headquarters, Visitor Center, and Wesleyan Chapel,136 Fall Street, Senecal Falls, New York 13148
Date: Dec 12, 2025 12:00am to Dec 14, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"Watch Night at the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Chuch" - Drop-in program
Learn about historical Watch Night or Emancipation Day celebrations at the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, with a ranger from our partner site: Harriet Tubman NHP. Discover how the congregation gathered together with family, friends, and the greater Auburn, New York Community in faith, charity, and holiday merriment.
Location: Women's Rights National Historical Park, Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 12, 2025 12:00am to Dec 12, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"Pen Pals for Change" - Drop-in program
The women who organized the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention used letters to invite people to hear their important ideas at the convention. They also wrote many letters to each other over the years since they lived in different places. They would talk of holiday traditions, tasty meals they had enjoyed, and what they admired about their friends and family. Join Ranger Nicole to send your own letter to family or friends, with envelopes and stamps provided. Let your loved ones know you are thinking of them and share your festival adventures! All ages are welcome!
Location: Located in the lobby of the Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 13, 2025 12:00am to Dec 13, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Revolutionary Roots: The 1848 Convention
How does a social movement grow? Join a ranger to meet the organizers of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention and learn more about the Wesleyan Chapel in which it was held. Discover how Faith, Fortune and Fate combined to ignite a movement. (45 minutes)
Location: Wesleyan Chapel Grounds, Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 14, 2025 12:00am to Dec 14, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
100-Year-Old “Rosie the Riveter," Mary Masciangelo Shares Her Remarkable Life Story
Mary Masciangelo, who served on the home front during World War II, will share stories of the important wartime work she performed—helping support America’s factories at a pivotal time in history. Attendees will also hear about Mary’s unwavering love for her family, her continued dedication to supporting Veterans, and a special family connection to actor Jimmy Stewart, beloved worldwide for his portrayal of George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s A Wonderful Life.
Following the talk and Q&A session, there will be a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Mary Masciangelo!
Program hosted by the "Zuzu: All Grown Up" Podcast (www.zuzunetwork.comZ)
Location: Guntzel Theater in the Visitor Center, Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 14, 2025 12:00am to Dec 14, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
"'For the Slave is Our Brother:' Christmas and the Anti-Slavery Movement" Special Exhibit
During your visit to the historic Wesleyan Chapel, please be sure to see our special exhibit, "'For the Slave is Our Brother:' Christmas and the Anti-Slavery Movement."
This four panel series guides you through some the amazing connections between some of the traditions of the current celebration of Christmas, and their origins in the early Anti-Slavery campaigns. The five organizers of the First Women's Rights Convention all had experiences with the Anti-Slavery movement (as did many of the attendees), and would have known about and used these symbols and traditions in their yearly celebrations.
These panels are a returning exhibit, that is available during the month of December.
Location: The special exhibit is displayed within the historic Wesleyan Chapel. The park's visitor center, located at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, is located adjacent to the chapel. Parking is available directly behind the visitor center, and on the surrounding streets.
Date: Dec 26, 2025 12:00am to Jan 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Revolutionary Roots: The 1848 Convention
How does a social movement grow? Join a ranger to meet the organizers of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention and learn more about the Wesleyan Chapel in which it was held. Discover how Faith, Fortune and Fate combined to ignite a movement. (45 minutes)
Location: Wesleyan Chapel Grounds, Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Date: Dec 26, 2025 12:00am to Feb 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
136 Fall Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
🏤 Mailing Address:
136 Fall Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
📞 Voice Phone: 3155680024
✉️ Email: wori_information_desk@nps.gov