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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

Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 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....

read more