National Monuments That Honor Women

There are several national monuments and memorials in the United States that celebrate women’s achievements, including:

1. The National Women’s Hall of Fame: This museum and hall of fame in Seneca Falls, New York, honors women who have made significant contributions to society. The Hall of Fame has inducted over 300 women, including Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, and Maya Angelou.
   
   
2. Women’s Rights National Historical Park: This national park in Seneca Falls, New York, commemorates the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in 1848. The convention marked the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement and the fight for equal rights for women.
   
   
3. Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park: This national park in Richmond, California, celebrates the contributions of women during World War II. Women worked in factories and other industries, supporting the war effort and breaking down traditional gender roles.
   
   
4. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park: This national park in Maryland honors the legacy of Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Tubman also served as a nurse, cook, and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.
   
   
5. Susan B. Anthony House: This national historic site in Rochester, New York, was the home of women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony, who played a key role in the women’s suffrage movement.
   
   
6. The Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument: This national monument in Washington D.C. was the headquarters of the National Woman’s Party and the site of the first picket of the White House in support of women’s suffrage. It now serves as a museum and research center dedicated to the history of women’s rights.
   
   
7. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National
   From the women’s suffrage movement to the civil rights movement, women have played an integral role in shaping the history of this country. These national monuments serve as a reminder of the progress that has been made, and the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. By preserving the legacies of these women and their achievements, we can inspire future generations to continue the fight for equal rights and opportunities for all
   
   
8. Statue of Liberty National Monument – Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York: The statue of Lady Liberty was a gift from France to the United States. It was officially dedicated as a national monument in 1924 and is a worldwide symbol of freedom. The sight of Lady Liberty has welcomed visitors since it’s original dedication in October 1866.