Plaque Text for this Pennsylvania Landmark:
Organized in 1833 by Quaker abolitionist Lucretia Mott, this society, headquartered here, originally consisted of sixty women who sought to end slavery. After the Civil War, the society supported the cause of the freed slaves.
More about the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society:
This organization is deeply intertwined with the women’s rights movement! While attending a meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society, where she was not allowed to be a delegate, Mrs. Mott got up to speak in front of a room full of men. She was able to get them to sign the Declaration of Sentiments for women and also got formal encouragement to set up a female-led anti-slavery movement as well!
On December 9, 1833, the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society opened its doors! Some of their strategies included petitioning, lobbying, establishing schools for African-Americans, and boycotting goods that were manufactured by slaves! Though their meeting place was burned to the ground by pro-slavery protestors in May of 1838, the society was undaunted and continued their work until 1870 when the Fifteenth Amendment outlawed voting discrimination by race!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Become a member of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
NE corner of 5th & Arch Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
Whenever the mood strikes you!