Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we safeguard these more than 400 places and share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. Find a few of those stories here and then Find a Park to find more of all Americans' stories.
Women’s history is everywhere! The presence of women is more obvious at some historic sites over others, including at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C., the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park in California, and the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in New York. But almost every place in America has been influenced by women. Discover the obvious - and not so obvious -women’s history by exploring National Parks and Historic Sites.
Explore These Places!
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National Historical ParkHarriet Tubman Underground RailroadThe Underground Railroad’s best known conductor was Harriet Tubman. She risked her life to bring enslaved people to freedom.
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National Historical ParkWomen's Rights National Historical ParkWomen’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20,1848.
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National MonumentBelmont-Paul Women's EqualityHome to the National Woman's Party for nearly 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights.
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National Historical ParkRosie the Riveter WWII Home FrontExplore and honor the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the World War II home front.
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National Historic SiteMary McLeod Bethune Council HouseActivist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women at this Washington, DC townhouse.
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National Historical ParkLowell National Historical ParkExplore the mills and learn about the women who were part of the Industrial Revolution.
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National MonumentStatue of Liberty National MonumentEmma Lazarus wrote the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. Discover her story.
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Harriet Tubman National Historical ParkAfter emancipating herself and members of her family, Tubman continued to fight for human rights in Auburn, New York.
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National Historic SiteMaggie L. Walker National Historic SiteMaggie Walker devoted her life to civil rights, economic empowerment, and education for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women.
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National Historic SiteClara Barton National Historic SiteVisit the home of Clara Barton and learn about her remarkable work as founder of the Red Cross.
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National Historical ParkKlondike Gold RushCourageous women from all walks of life joined the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98.
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National Historic SiteEleanor Roosevelt National Historic SiteVisitors may tour Mrs. Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage and enjoy the lovely gardens and grounds on the site.
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National Historical ParkAdams National Historical ParkLearn about the influential women of the Adam's family.
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National Historical ParkMinute Man National Historical ParkDiscover the stories of women at Minute Man, including Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Lothrop.
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National Historic SiteFirst Ladies National Historic SiteThe historic site honors the lives and accomplishment of our nation's First Ladies.
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All Parks have Women's HistoryLast updated: April 10, 2019