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All donors who make gifts of $48 (or more) become National Women’s Hall of Fame members and are recognized as a part of the 1848 Society! Learn more about the 1848 Society membership program below.

An open call to fiber artists: be a part of the National Women’s Hall of Fame this summer!

The National Women's Hall of Fame is pleased to invite artists to submit your fiber-forward handwork to be included in a special exhibition this summer. Download exhibition and submission instructions here. The exhibition Crafting Democracy: Fiber Arts and Activism...

National Women’s Hall of Fame to reopen to the public on May 25

The National Women's Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its much-anticipated reopening to the public on May 25, 2024. Following opening day, the museum will welcome visitors every Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The reopening of the National...

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces new funding to continue work at the Seneca Knitting Mill

NY Senators Schumer and Gillibrand championed efforts to ensure women’s stories have a home in the birthplace of Women’s Rights  SENECA FALLS, NY... The National Women’s Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that the FY24 appropriations bill signed into law this week...

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to differ. Here’s why. The National Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes women who...
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Why Do We Need A National Women’s Hall of Fame?

In 1969, Shirley Hartley was horrified to learn that less than 10% of the honorees in the Hall of Great Americans were women. This revelation ignited a movement to create a National Women's Hall of Fame that honors women whose contributions span the arts, athletics,...

The Hall Launches 48 Hours for Equal Rights Giving Challenge

Seneca Falls, NY – In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the historic Seneca Falls Convention and its lasting impact on women's rights, the National Women’s Hall of Fame is excited to announce the launch of the 48...

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Adjusted Gallery Hours

The National Women’s Hall of Fame will adjust its gallery hours for the remainder of 2023, allowing for the continuation of its restoration and rehabilitation work at the Seneca Knitting Mill. “The Hall is so grateful for the continuous support and enthusiasm of our...

Take Part in Convention Days Weekend

Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls comes alive in celebration of the anniversary of the the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. This year is a special one as our nation commemorates both the 175th anniversary of the convention as well as the 100th anniversary of the...

Discover the Women of the Hall

Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee

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National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

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An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

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