{"id":1378,"date":"2015-10-03T15:57:21","date_gmt":"2015-10-03T19:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longislandwomansuffrage.com\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2015-10-03T15:57:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-03T19:57:21","slug":"new-york-womens-suffrage-centennial-conference-a-great-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longislandwomansuffrage.com\/?p=1378","title":{"rendered":"New York Women\u2019s Suffrage Centennial Conference a Great Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IMG_1688\"<\/a>The New York Women\u2019s Suffrage Centennial Conference held in Waterloo and Seneca Falls, NY this past week was a great success. Sponsored by the New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Network, it brought together about 60+ like-minded people, all interested in planning for 2017 – a celebration of 100 years of voting for New York women. The conference partners included the New York Council for the Humanities, and the Generations Bank, a local supporter. (Apologies if I left anyone out.)<\/p>\n

In addition to meeting and brain-storming with other Centennial enthusiasts we were also treated to a tour of the historic sites that Seneca Falls and Waterloo are famous for. The Seneca Falls Historical Society was a warm and welcoming host, as were the National Park Service employees who offered tours of Elizabeth Cady Stanton\u2019s house, (above<\/em>) and the Women\u2019s Rights National Historic Park, including the Wesleyan Chapel.<\/p>\n

For me the Wesleyan Chapel is the gol\"WesleyanChapel-600x400\"den treasure. When I visited a few years ago I was dismayed to see it had no full roof, and the historic brick walls were open to the elements. It was as if the world had forgotten the spot where the first women\u2019s rights convention was held. But now, due to the Women’s Rights National Historic Park, it has a new, sturdy roof\u00a0and\u00a0four walls, all being protected and preser\"Wesleyan_Chapel,_Seneca_Falls,_New_York\"ved.<\/p>\n

To sit within those walls and imagine the ground-breaking\u00a0work that went on there was\u00a0for me a wonderful thrill. The spirits of those brave men and women who dared to demand\u00a0political equality permeate the space, and one can\u2019t help but\u00a0be moved. The visitor’s center\u00a0next door has also seen some work, with expanded exhibits and a welcoming staff.\u00a0Wesleyan Chapel then, left, and now, right<\/em>.<\/p>\n

We also toured the National Women\u2019s Hall of Fame, which is holding its annual induction of ten new members this weekend. The Hall has run out of space, and is raising funds for a well-deserved new home. Since this is the Women\u2019s Hall of Fame for our entire nation<\/strong> it is altogether fitting that it have a bigger, more significant space.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Spike Herzig and the New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Network for a great experience, and stay tuned for further developments on the Centennial celebration, and more information about\u00a0these wonderful historic sites.<\/p>\n

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