Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Woman's Party Headquarters
Belmont Paul Women's Equality NM
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 12, 2025
1. National Woman's Party Headquarters Marker
The Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is one of Capitol Hill's oldest building. Built in 1800, the house was the headquarters of the National Woman's Party from 1929 to 2021. The house is named after Alva Belmont, president and benefactor of the National Woman's Party and Alice Paul, founder and chairperson of the NWP. Paul used confrontational tactics to gain passage of the 19th Amendment which ensured women's right to vote. The NWP headquarters occupied five different locations over the course of its history. From this building, the NWP advocated for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. The headquarters also served as a research library, gathering spot for congressional staff, and hotel for traveling feminists.
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National Woman's Party members gathered with banners during the dedication ceremonies for the NWP's final headquarters, the building in front of you.
1927 map with the locations of the five headquarters of the National Woman's Party from its founding in 1913 to its merger in 2021.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Consequential Concrete (here, next to this marker); Residence of Albert Gallatin (a few steps from this marker); Alva Belmont House (a few steps from this marker); Fiery Destruction (within shouting distance of this marker); Torch of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Delano (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cortelyou House (about 500 feet away); The Minuteman Memorial Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); From June to December, 1917 (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 12, 2025
2. National Woman's Party Headquarters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
