Women's Suffrage National Monument

The Women's Suffrage National Monument is a planned memorial that will honor suffragists who organized and demonstrated for the women's right to vote in the United States. The monument is planned to be in Constitution Gardens at 19th Street and Constitution Avenue, near the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation is leading efforts to build the monument.

The Foundation was founded in 2018, and in 2020 it was authorized by an act of Congress to oversee the establishment of the monument. The monument was originally proposed as the Every Word We Utter Monument, inspired by a sculpture designed by Colorado artist Jane DeDecker. First ladies Rosalynn Carter, Laura Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and Jill Biden are honorary chairs of the Foundation.

The Foundation's Executive Director is Anna Laymon. Pamela Rouse Wright and Ginnie Sebastian Storage, the 46th and 47th Presidents General of the Daughters of the American Revolution, serve as ambassadors for the foundation.

Women's Suffrage National Monument occupies a particular place in the imagination of American public lands. As a National Monument in Colorado, it represents a deliberate choice — by the people who advocated for its protection, and by the National Park Service rangers who maintain it — to keep this landscape available to anyone willing to make the trip. That accessibility is the quiet miracle of the park system.

The pages linked below break the visit down into the four practical questions every traveler asks: where can I hike, where can I sleep, what else is worth seeing while I'm in the area, and what should I know before I show up. Each one is written from the perspective of someone planning their first trip — assume nothing, explain what's worth explaining, and skip the marketing language. If you've been here before, treat these guides as a refresher and a way to discover the corners you missed last time.

What this guide covers

Over the next four pages, this field guide breaks Women's Suffrage National Monument into the practical questions every traveler asks: which trails are worth the effort, where to sleep both inside and outside the park boundary, what else is worth a stop in the surrounding region, and the small-but-essential tips that make the difference between a stressful first day and a smooth one. Use the navigation above to jump between sections, or read them in order — they're written to flow.

• Hikes — short loops, half-day trails, and backcountry routes
• Camping — drive-in campgrounds, RV sites, and backcountry permits
• Nearby attractions — gateway towns and adjacent public lands
• Visitor tips — timing, fees, weather, and what to skip

Logistics at a glance

Use this quick reference when you're putting together your itinerary. The figures below are the most-asked questions every visitor needs answered before arrival, summarized in one place.

Designation	National Monument
State	Colorado
Entrance fee	Typically free or under $10 per person. Confirm at park entrance.
Visitor center hours	Most open daily 8–9am to 4:30–6pm. Reduced winter hours common.
Best months	Plan around the weather notes above.
Camping inside park	See the camping guide for campground details, fees, and reservation windows.
Nearby gateway towns	See nearby attractions for lodging and supply stops.