FLX MORNING PODCAST – Judy Hart, “A National Park for Women’s Rights”

Ted Baker
Book cover for 'A National Park for Women's Rights' by Judy Hart, featuring sketches of historic buildings and author photo.
The cover of Judy Hart's book, "A National Park for Women's Rights: The Campaign That Made It Happen," which discusses the history of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.
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In this episode:

  • Part 1 of our conversation on ⁠Judy’s book⁠ about the creation of the ⁠Women’s Rights National Historical Park⁠ in Seneca Falls.
  • Creating a park based on an idea, rather than a place.
  • Working with a male-centric National Park Service.
  • The people in Washington and Seneca Falls who helped make it happen.
  • The challenges of restoring the Wesleyan Chapel and Elizabeth Cady Stanton house.
  • A harrowing plane flight and rainy boat ride on Cayuga Lake.