9 Must-See Landmarks That Celebrate Women

Although there are plenty of national landmarks that celebrate women scattered around the United States, they never seem to get as much recognition, funding, or celebration as the many monuments that exist to celebrate the accomplishments of our nation’s great men. From the women who worked tirelessly to ensure that women were allowed to vote to the hardworking engineers, military servicewomen, and factory workers that supported our country during times of both war and prosperity, there’s a distinct lack of appreciation for the female suffering, hard-work, and dedication that made our country great.

This summer, if you’re feeling like you haven’t been exposed to as much women’s history as you would like, get out and visit some of our nation’s most exciting landmarks that celebrate women. The more you appreciate the work that’s been put in the past, the more you can celebrate the limitless possibilities of the future.

1. Women’s Rights National Historic Park – Seneca Falls, NY

The Women’s Rights National Historic Park is a plot of land that was designated a National Park in 1980 to celebrate the important steps that were taken towards women’s suffrage within this little area of upstate New York in the mid-19^th century. Within the grounds of the National Historic Park, you can find the Wesleyan Chapel, which was the venue for the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention that was the foundation for the Declaration of Sentiments — a document that laid out the belief that men and women were created equal. Three of the organizers of the convention lived nearby, and their homes are part of the important Votes for Women Trail, a path that connects some of the most important sites in the history of women’s suffrage.

Visitors can tour the homes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mary Ann M’Clintock, and Jane Hunt.

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