The mission of the Alice Paul Institute is to honor Alice Paul's legacy by educating the public about her life, preserving historic Paulsdale, developing future leaders, and achieving women's equality.

Description:
API is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the life and work of Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), suffragist, author of the Equal Rights Amendment, founder of the National Woman’s Party, and lifelong activist for women’s equality. API preserves Paul’s Mt. Laurel, NJ home, Paulsdale, as an educational and inspirational site dedicated to nurturing leadership qualities and skills in women and girls of all ages and walks of life. Our mission is to educate and empower women and girls from all segments of society to take leadership roles in their communities, workplaces, and government.

History:
Since its founding in 1985, API has played a visible role in New Jersey and Delaware Valley public life, collaborating with other organizations on events and projects that highlight women’s history.API
launched the physical restoration and rehabilitation of Paulsdale, Alice Paul's birthplace and family home, which API purchased in 1990. Serving as Project Director for the New Jersey Women's Heritage Trail: The New Jersey Women's Heritage Trail Bill, sponsored by Senator Diane Allen and Assemblywoman Rose Heck, provided funding for a comprehensive survey of women's historic sites statewide. API initiated Reclaiming Women's History Through Historic Preservation, the first national conference on the preservation of women's sites. API later became a founding member of the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites (NCWHS), a consortium of historic sites dedicated and/or incorporating women's history in their interpretation. API received recognition from The President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History: In 1999, API was one of six sites nationwide to receive special recognition for visionary leadership in bringing women into the mainstream of American history. In 1999, Paulsdale was designated an Official Project of the Save America's Treasures program. API coordinate "Passing the Torch": In 1995, API organized New Jersey's statewide event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. API initiatd the Alice Paul Leadership Program: In 1995, API offered its workshops that focus on leadership and women's history for eighth-grade girls using original curriculum, which is presented in single- and multi-session programs. This was the first (and remains the only) program of its kind in southern New Jersey. In 1991, Paulsdale was designated an NHL, one of the few dedicated to women in our nation. Paulsdale also is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.

Contact people:

Rhonda DiMascio, President, (phone), (email) Kris Myers, Director, Community Outreach, (phone), (email) Dana Dabek-Milstein, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (856) 231-1885

Address:

128 Hooton Road Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.alicepaul.org

Directions:

From I-295 North or South Take Exit 40: Route 38 West/Moorestown. Just before 3rd traffic light, take jug handle on right for Mount Laurel Road. Turn left and cross Route 38 onto Mount Laurel Road (there is a gas station at. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: na For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes