Seneca Falls in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Woman’s Rights Convention
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008
1. First Woman’s Rights Convention Marker
Where the First Woman’s Rights Convention
in the World’s history was held
July 19 and 20 1848
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Moved this resolution
Which was seconded by Frederick Douglass
“That it is the duty of the women
of this country to secure to themselves
their sacred right
to the elective franchise”
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Some of the signers of the Declaration of Rights:
Lucretia Mott • Jacob Chamberlain • Martha C.Wright
Elisha Foote • Amy Post • Charles L. Hoskins
Mary M’Clintock • Richard P. Hunt • Lavinia Latham
Jonathan Metcalf • Mary H. Hallowell • Henry Seymour
Erected 1908.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 42° 54.644′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Onward to the Vote (here, next to this marker); First Convention For Woman’s Rights (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Seneca Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); A Courageous Call for Equal Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Rights National Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Falls.
More about this marker. This plaque, installed on an addition to the Wesleyan Chapel on May 27, 1908, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Women’s Rights convention. In 1992 it was placed here, close to its original location. And later, it was placed inside the Wesleyan Chapel and a replica plaque installed outdoors.
Also see . . . Woman's Rights National Historical Park. (Submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 19, 2017
2. First Woman’s Rights Convention Marker
circa 1908
3. The unveiling of the First Woman’s Rights Convention plaque
Women’s rights leader and descendants of organizers of the 1848 First Women’s Rights Convention unveil the commemorative plaque during 60th anniversary celebration in 1908.
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008
4. First Woman’s Rights Convention Markers
5. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (November 12, 1815 – October 26, 1902) was an American social activist and leading figure of the early woman's movement. Her Declaration of Sentiments, presented at the first women's rights convention held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, is often credited with initiating the first organized woman's rights and woman's suffrage movements in the United States.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2019
6. Rainy Day at the Womens' Rights National Historic Park
Three markers are visible at the rebuilt Wesleyan Chapel.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,615 times since then and 36 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week June 8, 2008. Photos: 1. submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 2. submitted on February 1, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 6. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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