1. Endowed with Inalienable Rights

Following the War of 1812, women began to join the political conversation more and more. They signed petitions protesting Indian removal and slavery, the challenged the Gag Rule and they started speaking their voices louder and less politely than they had in the past.

The activism shown by women of this time was a movement that eventually led to the Women’s Rights Movement. Displayed in a case in the exhibit are portraits of important women like Abby Kelley Foster, a petition protesting the Gag War, and slave ankle shackles.

The Center for Women’s History exhibit is a great introduction to women’s role in politics and forming the Uniteed States. These important women paved the way for future generations of women and the exhibit is a fascinating portal into the struggles and triumphs of women from the 1700s and 1800s.

Next, discover the movement to install the first female statue in Central Park

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