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Seneca Falls Convention

When: July 19–20, 1848
Where: Wesleyan Chapel, Seneca Falls, New York
Part of: Seneca Falls Convention opens women's rights movement in the United States

The first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, New York, on July 19–20, 1848.

Held in the Wesleyan Chapel, the convention spanned two days. It was the first conference organized by women for the sole purpose of discussing women's rights. The event produced the Declaration of Sentiments, which became a key factor in spreading news of the movement.

Sources

Seneca Falls Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11

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