The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum in Washington, D.C. (image source here) is a worthwhile stop on any tour of the nation’s capitol:
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, celebrates women’s progress toward equality—and explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society—through educational programs, tours, exhibits, research and publications. * * * One of the premier women’s history sites in the country, this National Historic Landmark houses an extensive collection of suffrage banners, archives and artifacts documenting the continuing effort by women and men of all races, religions and backgrounds to win voting rights and equality for women under the law.
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum and the National Woman’s Party are committed to preserving the legacy of Alice Paul, founder of the NWP and author of the Equal Rights Amendment, and telling the untold stories for the benefit of scholars, current and future generations of Americans, and all the world’s citizens.
More info here.
C-Span has made available a 30-minute guided video tour of the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, narrated by Assistant Director Jennifer Krafnick. The video is available here.
-Bridget Crawford
