Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
1. The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Marker
The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, one of the oldest residential properties on Capitol Hill, has been the historic headquarters of the National Woman's Party since 1929. Named after Robert Sewall, the original owner of the site, and Alva Belmont, the president and benefactor of the National Woman's Party, this house has been at the center of political life in Washington for more than two hundred years. Today, the Sewall-Belmont House seeks to educate the public by sharing the inspiring story of century of courageous activism by American women.
Erected by National Woman's Party.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 38° 53.527′ N, 77° 0.234′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) west of 2nd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From June to December, 1917 (here, next to this marker); Residence of Albert Gallatin (a few steps from this marker); Alva Belmont House
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Also see . . . Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. National Park Service website homepage (Submitted on January 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
2. The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
3. The Sewall-Belmont House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
4. Members of the National Woman's Party
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
5. Dedicating the Alva Belmont House
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6. The Sewall-Belmont House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
7. 144 Constitution Avenue
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013
8. National Woman's Party
founded 1913
founded 1913
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 10, 2018
9. National Register of Historic Places plaque
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 10, 2018
10. The House is now the Belmont - Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 735 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 9, 10. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
