The home of Alice Paul, author of the Equal Rights Amendment who worked unceasingly for women's suffrage, the Sewall-Belmont House is a National Historic Landmark on Capitol Hill. It is still the headquarters of the National Woman's Party founded by Paul, and now is open for public tours and offers educational programming. One of its goals is to preserve and present the fight for the American woman's right to vote through one of the most significant women's suffrage collections in the nation.
Paul was an extraordinary figure, the standard bearer not only of women's suffrage but also a person who developed political strategies and techniques that are still in use, and have been effective for a number of civil rights causes during the 20th Century.
The Museum, a National Historic Landmark, offers monthly educational programming and is open for public tours five days a week. The archive is open to students and researchers to help preserve the legacy of the National Woman's Party and its founder Alice Paul.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- 12pm to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday.
- Daily tours are given on the hour, with the last tour beginning the hour prior to closing.
- Metro Stop:
- Blueline or Orangeline to the Capitol South Station
- Contact:
- Location: 144 Constitution Ave. NE, Washington DC
- Phone: 202-546-1210
- Website: www.sewallbelmont.org
