VISIT
Paulsdale is the childhood home of suffragist and feminist leader Alice Paul. Designated a National Historic Landmark, it is one of only 3.8% of all National Historic Landmarks in the United States dedicated to the life or work of a woman.
The site reflects Alice’s Quaker upbringing and the early formation of her lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and civic engagement. Today, Paulsdale is fully open to the public and also serves as the headquarters of the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice.
As one of the earliest National Historic Landmarks in the United States dedicated to a woman, Paulsdale holds extraordinary significance. For decades, the stories of women were largely absent from national preservation priorities—of more than 2,600 NHLs across the country, only a small fraction recognize women’s contributions. Paulsdale helped change that landscape. Its designation signaled a critical acknowledgment that women’s history is American history, deserving of the same visibility, protection, and permanence as the narratives traditionally centered in our national memory.
Today, Paulsdale stands not only as Alice Paul’s birthplace, but as a powerful symbol of the ongoing effort to correct historical omissions and ensure that women’s leadership is preserved, honored, and passed forward to future generations.
We look forward to your visit!
PAULSDALE Hours of Operation
Sunday, Monday, & Saturday: Closed.
Tuesday, Wednesday: Reserved for school programs and/or group tours of 10+ (by appointment only).
Thursday, Friday: Open for individual and group visits between 12-5PM. Walk-ins are welcome at this time, but booking in advance is highly recommended.
General Admission Fee: $12/ person ages 6+ (children under the age of 6 are free to enter). When booking in advance, please select the self-guided tour option.
General Admission with Guided Tour: $15/person
Follow the button below to book your visit.
Email programs@alicepaul.org with any questions.
Information about physical accessibility can be found in the “Directions & Parking” section below. If you need accommodations, please reach out to programs@alicepaul.org at least two weeks prior to your visit. Our booking page allows tours to be scheduled one week in advance, but accommodation requests may require additional lead time.
Tours
Individual & Small Group Tours
Duration: 1 hour
Group Size: Fewer than 10 participants
Cost: $15 per person (guided tour)
Our guided tour explores the formative values Alice Paul learned during her childhood at Paulsdale and how those early experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to equality and her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement. Visitors are invited into a thoughtful, conversational experience—reflecting on what motivated Alice to lead and how each of us is inspired to take action in our own communities.
Your visit also includes access to our exhibit Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Equality and self-guided time to enjoy the historic grounds.
Booking Information
Each visitor in your party must complete an individual entry in our booking system. Each tour time accommodates up to 10 participants. Please note that tours may include multiple small parties unless you reserve a Group Tour for 10 or more.
The Alice Paul Center participates in the Museums for All program. As a participating organization, API offers individual admission at $2/person to individuals and families presenting a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.
Group Tour
Alice Paul: New Jersey’s Crusader for Equality
Time: 2 hours
Group size: minimum of 10 people
Cost: $18/person
Our group tour features a 40-minute presentation and guided tour of the Paulsdale grounds, in which guests learn about Alice’s life and work as well as the farm that once surrounded Paulsdale. Inside, visitors independently explore our permanent exhibit, Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality. You’ll also learn about the Paul family’s daily life in the house, how it was restored, and its present-day use as a leadership development center.
Class Visit
The Alice Paul Center offers programming for all grade levels at Paulsdale. Please visit our K-12 program page to book a field trip here.
Outdoor Tour
Self-Guided Outdoor Tour
No advance scheduling is required for our self-guided outdoor experience. We recommend visiting between dawn and dusk to ensure ample daylight for exploring the grounds.
Our audio tour covers the full 6.5-acre site, featuring 10 numbered stops and approximately 20 minutes of recorded narration. As you move through Paulsdale’s historic landscape, you’ll learn about the property’s past as a vibrant family farm and its lasting connection to Alice Paul’s life and legacy.
How to Begin
The tour starts at the white sign box located next to the house. There, you’ll find instructions for accessing the audio on your smartphone.
Before You Visit
The tour requires a personal smartphone with cellular data to stream the recordings.
Laminated maps of the stops are available at the sign box.
Text versions of the narration are provided for visitors with auditory impairments.
Most pathways are not paved; expect to walk on grass and uneven ground.
Take your time, enjoy the landscape, and immerse yourself in the story of Paulsdale.
Virtual Tour
The Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality permanent exhibit can be viewed in a series of videos on the Alice Paul Center’s YouTube channel. Click play on any of the tiles below to get started.
Directions & Parking
Parking
A designated parking lot is located at the rear of the property and marked with signage.
Please note: Parking is not permitted on the driveway loop or on the lawn.
Physical Accessibility
Accessible parking is available in a small lot close to the house. A wheelchair ramp is located off the circular drive, providing easy access to the first floor of the home. An accessible restroom is also available for visitors.
Directions
From I-295 North or South
Take Exit 40: Route 38 West/Moorestown.
Just before the third traffic light, take the jug handle on the right for Mount Laurel Road.
Turn left, cross Route 38, and continue onto Mount Laurel Road (gas station at the intersection).
Turn right onto the second street, Hooten Road.
Paulsdale is approximately ¼ mile ahead on the left.
From the New Jersey Turnpike (North or South)
Take Exit 4: Moorestown/Philadelphia.
Follow Route 73 North (stay in the right lane).
Turn right onto Fellowship Road.
Continue for several miles, passing through five traffic lights, until you reach Route 38.
Merge onto Route 38 East and continue to Mount Laurel Road.
Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road (gas station at the intersection).
Turn right onto the second street, Hooten Road.
Paulsdale is approximately ¼ mile on the left.
From Philadelphia
Take the Ben Franklin Bridge East toward Route 30 East/Admiral Wilson Blvd.
Follow signs for Route 38 East/Moorestown and Mount Holly (exit ramp on the left).
Continue on Route 38 East, passing Moorestown Mall (on the right).
Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road (gas station at the intersection).
Turn right onto the second street, Hooten Road.
Paulsdale is approximately ¼ mile on the left.