Celebrate Women’s Empowerment in the Finger Lakes

It’s been 100 years since the United States government passed the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Though there are many individuals to remember for this monumental amendment and movement, there’s one destination people should recognize as well: the Finger Lakes region in the state of New York.

Honoring Women’s Rights

This year, the Finger Lakes region will celebrate its crucial role as the birthplace of women’s rights with the “100 Ways to Celebrate Women’s Empowerment” list. This initiative is designed to educate visitors about the past while providing the tools and skills for female empowerment in the future.

Exploring Notable Sites

Not only does this list identify some of the area’s notable women, but it also serves as a map for visitors to design their own female-focused vacation in the area. The guide suggests starting in Seneca Falls, where the women’s movement began and where the first Women’s Rights Convention was held in 1848.

Key Attractions

Visitors are encouraged to explore key locations such as:

• The National Women’s Hall of Fame
• The homes of trailblazers like Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman
• The courthouse where Anthony was tried for the “crime” of voting

Enjoy Unique Experiences

The map includes suggestions to visit Café XIX, the Corning Museum of Glass (where visitors can watch demonstrations by female glassblowers), and the Hammerstone School to see an all-female carpentry class in action. Opt to stay at the lakeside Inns of Aurora, which was founded by the creator of American Girl, Pleasant Rowland. Additionally, the guide highlights a visit to the Belva Lockwood Inn, former home of Belva Lockwood, the first woman to run for president.

Events Celebrating Women’s History

Those interested in visiting the Finger Lakes to celebrate women’s history may wish to time their tour around one of the events occurring in the region. Throughout the year, the Finger Lakes is hosting Votercade 2020, which is a “think tank” for artists, musicians, and philosophers at locations around the area.

In spring, the region will also host a reception for the new location of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Furthermore, from July 17-19, the Finger Lakes will hold Convention Days 2020 in Seneca Falls, commemorating the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention. This significant event will feature modern women’s activists honoring the great women of our past.

For more details about the destination and information on these events, visit the Finger Lakes website to start planning your female-focused tour today.