History
The National Woman's Party at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument 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. The historic National Woman's Party (NWP), a leader in the campaign for equal rights and women's suffrage, interprets the Museum. One of the premier women's history sites in the country, the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument 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 National Woman's Party is committed to telling the untold stories for the benefit of scholars, current and future generations of Americans, and all the world's citizens.
Specialties
The National Woman's Party at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is open to the public and ADA accessible! Visitors to the Museum are invited to use the entrance on 2nd Street next to the Hart Senate Office Building. Tours are self-guided Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. The Museum tells the compelling story of a community of women who dedicated their lives to the fight for women's rights. The innovative tactics and strategies these women devised became the blueprint for women's progress throughout the twentieth century. Visit the Museum to learn about the historic National Woman's Party, and the work for women's equality that remains unfinished. The Museum offers private, guided tours and can be booked for private events.