Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site

Address:144 Constitution Ave., SE
Washington, District of Columbia
Tel: (202) 546-1210

Pay tribute to the women's suffrage and equal-rights movements at the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. The Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site is the headquarters of the historic National Women's Party, which fought for women's rights in the early 20th century, and the site hosts fascinating tours to teach visitors about the significance of its history. The house also serves as a museum and contains many sculptures and portraits of women involved in the suffrage and equal rights movements. The museum also contains Susan B. Anthony's desk and a banner used during the first U.S. protests demanding women's enfranchisement.

The main house at what is now the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site was built in 1800 by Robert Sewall. The house remained in the Sewall family until 1929, when it was sold to the National Women's Party.

The Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site offers guided tours of the house that incorporate art and artifacts from the museum to relate the story of the National Women's Party in the context of the larger story of equal rights, as well as the history of the building itself. After their tour at the site, visitors can find dozens of restaurants in the downtown Washington, D.C., ranging from Mexican cuisine to pizza.

To get to the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site, take the Red Line Metro train to the Union Station Metro Station, then exit to the east and walk south along 2nd Street Northeast.