"[2] The conference was attended by notable figures in the movement, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott, and Frederick Douglass.

While homes that some of these women's rights activists had lived in still stood, many were privately occupied and in poor condition.

[5] Efforts to establish a National Park in Seneca Falls and Waterloo began in the late 20th century.

[6] Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a senator from New York, was a supporter of the park and submitted legislation to Congress suggesting its foundation.

[7] On December 28, 1980, United States Congress formally authorized creation of a "Women's Rights National Historical Park", with the passage of Pub.

[4][8] The legislation established the park with a mission to:[9] preserve and interpret for the education, inspiration and benefit of present and future generations, the nationally significant historical and cultural sites and structures associated with the struggle for equal rights for women and to cooperate with State and local entities to preserve the character and historic setting of such sites and structures.Although it had been created, the park did not own all the property outlined in legislation.

Many present at the dedication protested in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment, though the NPS made it clear they did not want the park to become politicized.

[6] Led by the park's first superintendent, Judy Hart, the NPS first focused on restoring the Stanton House.

They undertook a large redevelopment plan, including renovating the church and the development of a park and visitor center.

[15] In 1998 the park held celebrations recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Seneca Falls convention which were attended by over 14,000 people.

Nine of the sculpture's figures represent actual participants and organizers of the convention: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Mary Ann M'Clintock, Martha Wright, Jane Hunt, Frederick Douglass, James Mott, Thomas M'Clintock, and Richard Hunt.

The Trail is an automobile route that links sites throughout upstate New York important to the establishment of women's suffrage.