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Women's Rights National Historical Park
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Planning a visit to a National Park can generate lots of questions. Below are some of the more frequently asked questions, with links to help you find the information within this website.

  1. Where is Women’s Rights National Historical Park? Women’s Rights National Historical Park is located in Seneca Falls and Waterloo, New York. Begin your visit at the Visitor Center in Seneca Falls. Click for directions.
  2. When is Women’s Rights National Historical Park open?  The Visitor Center is open daily, except for winter holidays, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tours schedules of the historic buildings vary by season. Click for tour schedules.
  3. Is food available at the park? There are no restaurants, snack bars, or food vending machines at Women’s Rights National Historical Park. Many restaurants and grocery stores are available throughout the Seneca Falls and Waterloo area. Outdoor seating is available for a picnic in Declaration Park, adjacent to the Visitor Center. Food and drink are not allowed in the Visitor Center, Theater, or historic buildings. Click for information on lodging, dining, and wineries.
  4. How long will it take to visit the park? Allow one hour to view the Visitor Center exhibits and the park orientation film, “Dreams of Equality”. The ranger guided tours of the historic buildings range between 20-45 minutes each. Allow up to four hours to visit the Visitor Center and each of the four historic buildings. Click for tour schedules.
  5. Is there parking available? The Visitor Center has a parking lot accessible from Clinton Street. Municipal parking lots are located throughout the village and on street parking along 5, 20, and 414 are available. All parking is free. Click for map.
Lucretia Mott  

Did You Know?
Did you know when the announcement for the First Women's Rights Convention was printed in the newspaper, Lucretia Mott was the only organizer named?
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Last Updated: July 29, 2006 at 09:29 EST