The 2020 Centennial Initiative was recently established by a coalition of both women’s organizations and individuals to plan and encourage nationwide celebrations and events for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment in 2020. They want the coming anniversary to be marked by celebrations that include all Americans, encompassing activities both large and small, organized Read More …
Big things have been happening over at the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum! If you missed Page Harrington’s piece in the Washington Post about celebrating women on the National Mall, you can read it here! On April 12th, President Obama issue a proclamation designating the site as the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument! You can Read More …
This past Monday, April, 4th 2016, the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum hosted a public meeting to discuss proposed government action to establish the museum as a unit of the National Park System. Despite being a rainy day, a packed crowd gathered in a large tent outside the historic museum to testify their support. Remarks were Read More …
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum hosted their annual Holiday Open House on December 5th. The Sewall-Belmont House is the former headquarters of The National Women’s Party. The museum also currently houses the largest collection of Suffrage items in the country. The event gave the opportunity for guests to explore the Museum free of charge, meet Read More …