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Picture of Alice Paul founder of the National Women's Party
Alice Paul and the Suffrage Movement

Meet Alice Paul, a towering leader in the women's suffrage movement.

Historic Photo of the Alva Belmont House
History of the House

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.

Procession of Women's Suffrage supporters marching to the White House
Votes for Women!

The National Woman's Party pushed for the 19th Amendment, which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied based on sex.

Woman in the hallway of the Belmont-Paul museum filled with pictures and statues
Photos and Multimedia

Explore the Belmont-Paul museum collections and stories with photo galleries and videos

Word cloud in Belmont-Paul museum answering the question "Why did women want the right to vote?"
Education

Links to learning resources for educators and parents, including lesson plans and fun activities

A group of girls in white dresses carrying tri-colored suffrage banners
Kids & Youth

Go on a Virtual Junior Suffragist Scavenger Hunt, earn Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA badges and patches, and find other fun activities

 

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Last updated: June 21, 2021

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