Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national monument on April 12, 2016.
Once home to the Secretary of the Treasury, then burned by the British in the War of 1812, this house became a hub for women's rights.
The Historic Resource Study and the legacy of the National Woman's Party in the Woman Suffrage and Equal Rights movements.
Meet Alice Paul, a towering leader in the women's suffrage movement.
Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the home is a short walk from Union Station.
The National Woman's Party pushed for the 19th Amendment, which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied based on sex.
Find out more about the National Woman's Party and its legacy. The struggle for women's social, political, and economic equality continues.
Last updated: June 22, 2021
