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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

Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Frances Perkins
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1982 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 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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