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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

Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Gloria Steinem
Born 1934
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
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...

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