The museum shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all. In addition to fighting for womens rights, Miss Anthony also was an abolitionist. This sparked her long friendship with famous abolitionist & fellow Rochester citizen, Frederick Douglas. Near the house is Anthony-Douglas Square where a wonderful outdoor sculpture sits, life-size images of Miss Douglas and Mr. Anthony sharing an afternoon visit and cup of tea.

The Susan B. Anthony House was the home of this legendary American civil rights leader during the most politically active period of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. The house docents delight in retelling the story of her arrest and time in court. As the story unfolds, you can practically see and hear Miss Douglas indignation. Touring the house you are experiencing the rooms where Miss Anthony slept, ate, worked and died. You become familiar with her times & family, especially her sister Mary who is the woman behind the super-power figure Miss Susan was. Without Mary, I do wonder how the story would have turned out.

There have been two capital campaigns in the past 10 years, which raised funds to
rehabilitate #19 Madison Street for use as a Visitors’ Center and convert #21 Madison Street to a parking lot. The exterior of Miss Anthonys House was restored by securing the foundation, replacing the roof, re-pointing the brick, and repairing the chimneys. Additionally, all the mechanical and electrical systems were updated .
Now attention is being given to the interior. The full interior restoration includes comprehensive conservation and restoration of ceilings, walls, floors, wood and wood trim, lighting, and stairs, and will require the services of experts in historic plaster, paint, wallpaper, and glass conservation. It will touch every room in the House.

The goal is to restore Miss Anthony’s House to its authentic, historic condition when she last lived here.

The House remains open during the restoration, and many visitors have enjoyed seeing this work in progress. If you haven’t been to the Susan B. Anthony House recently, come and see all that has been accomplished. While there, browse the gift store, sign up for membership as a show of support for the house or give a donation towards the restoration of this delightful museum that reveals one of Rochesters most illustious and famous citizens, whose work has touched every one of us, man or woman!

The House is open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday through Sunday / Closed Mondays

Admission costs:
$6/Adult
$5/Senior Citizens 65 & over
$3/Student
$3/Child (12 & under)

Group tours of more than 12 by appointment: (585) 235-6124 extension 19.

The Susan B. Anthony House is located at 17 Madison St. Rochester NY. For more information call: 585-235-6124. The web address is: http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/

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