NPS Photo Join us July 17-19, 2026 as we commemorate the 178th anniversary of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention!Unfinished ResolutionsWomen’s Rights National Historical Park is thrilled to announce the 178th Convention Days on July 17-19, 2026! This beloved community event commemorates the 178th anniversary of the writing of the Declaration of Sentiments and 1848 Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls and neighboring Waterloo, New York, which gave rise to the American women’s rights movement. In recognition of the American Semiquincentennial of independence on July 4, 2026 – celebrating freedom and 250 years since the nation’s founding – the theme of Convention Days 2026 is “Unfinished Resolutions.” Revolutionary women like the five convention organizers: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Martha Coffin Wright, Mary Ann M’Clintock, and Jane Hunt, did not wait passively for rights to be granted. They organized, protested, wrote their own Declaration of Sentiments asserting that “all men and women are created equal,” and risked ridicule and reprisal for insisting on women’s rights. Their legacy continues through the ongoing fight for universal rights and equality, which is not defined by what has already been resolved, but through collective willingness to confront what remains unfinished, 250 years later. The Original Convention DaysThe 1848 Women's Rights ConventionFrequently-Asked Questions
Convention Days is an annual event held in the spirit of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls. Not only does the event commemorate the convention anniversary, it draws on the tenets of community, engagement, and activism that made the original convention a crucible of change.
Talks and presentations by scholars and people active in the field of women's history illuminate historical topics, while living history presentations and family programs provide interactive opportunities for learning. Just as the 1848 convention brought together people from different geographical areas and walks of life in support of women's rights, Convention Days does the same for a modern audience. There will be various activities across three separate properties:
Other events not affiliated with the park will be taking place concurrently throughout Seneca Falls.
Public parking is available on the street and in various public lots, subject to availability. The Visitor Center lot will be reserved for those with accessibility needs, and the nearby Gould Hotel lot will be closed during Convention Days.
Parking is also available onsite at the Stanton House and M'Clintock House.
Nope! All park-sponsored activities are completely free and open to the public.
There are public restrooms inside the Visitor Center, and there will be portable toilets located behind the Visitor Center and near the Stanton House.
Yes! The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel are fully accessible to visitors using mobility aids.
July in New York can be unpredictable, but often hot! We suggest you plan for a warm day with potential showers.
There is a water bottle filling station located inside the Visitor Center. Food and drink are prohibited in park buildings, with the exception of water. Suggested items to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas, raincoats, handheld fans, reusable water bottle, snacks to eat while outside. (Please practice Leave No Trace principles, and dispose of all trash only in designated receptacles.) Other Related ActivitiesDiscover Seneca FallsNearby Attractions |
Last updated: May 15, 2026