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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. The exhibition Crafting Democracy: Fiber Arts and Activism debuted in Rochester, New York – home to Susan B....

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

Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 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...

read more

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....

read more