Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM House
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

National Monument · District of Columbia · National Park Service

Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national monument on April 12, 2016.

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202-441-7572
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Photos

  • Suffrage Banner
    NPS Photo
  • Stained Glass Entrance
    NPS Photo
  • Interior photo of the Hall of Portraits lit by sunlight streaming through stained glass
    NPS Photo
  • Belmont-Paul entrance hall with marble busts on pedestals in front of paintings on walls
    NPS Photo
  • Belmont-Paul entrance hallway large gilded center mirror with busts on pedestals on each side
    NPS/S. Philpott

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12