The 175th Anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention On Wednesday, July 19-20, 2023 our nation will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the historic Seneca Falls Convention—commonly known as the first Women’s Rights Convention of 1848. The Seneca Falls Convention lasted two days and launched a national movement for women’s suffrage. On this 175th Anniversary, […]
Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls hosts a weekend celebration commemorating the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. 2023 is the 175th anniversary of the convention as well as the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). To commemorate these historic anniversaries, multiple organizations are coming together to host a 3-day weekend […]
Save the date for the 2023 Women & Girls Index (WGI) research findings and the second annual Give to Women and Girls Day – a national awareness campaign to increase funding for women’s and girls’ organizations on October 11, 2023. Give to Women and Girls Day brings together hundreds of women’s and girls’ organizations and […]
2024 Induction Ceremony – LIVE! Tuesday, March 5 | 5:30 PM—10:00 PM Cipriani Wall Street, New York City Cocktails and heavy hors d’oevres will be served during a reception from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The two-hour Induction Ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 PM where guests will be seated at ten-top tables on the set of the production (dinner will […]
Join National Women's Hall of Fame Board of Directors member Rita Nakashima Brock for a watch party of the 2024 Induction Ceremony in the Twin Cities! With special guest appearances by 2024 Inductee Judith Plaskow and Hall of Fame CEO Jennifer Gabriel. Register at: https://114816.blackbaudhosting.com/114816/2024-Induction-Watch-Party---Twin-Cities Induction 2024 Twin Cities Watch Party June 13, Thursday, 5-8 […]
Please reserve your spot and purchase tickets here. A name is a world onto itself. It holds our history and heritage. So, who are the people with whom we co-craft democracy? Let’s introduce ourselves! The project ‘HELLO my Name is’: A stitched introduction invites people to share who they are and why they show up as […]
What’s a community conversation? Time to talk with historian Joe Murphy of Humanities New York on what democracy means to you and your own reading of the two-page piece provided here by poet, essayist, librarian, feminist, and equal rights activist Audre Lorde. This conversation will also tap into museums’ role in building democracy, inclusion and […]
Immerse yourself in stories of women struggling for their rights, their choice, and their voice in this interactive exhibit featuring works by Corning based artist Julie Thurber. Thurber brings these stories to life on vintage undergarments from the post Civil War to the middle of the 20th century period showcasing the distinct difference between the […]
Through the generosity of the Howland Stone Store Museum (Sherwood, NY) we look forward to welcoming an existing exhibit that showcases the life and background of 2021 Inductee Emily Howland. Visitors will also be able to access on on-line catalog that gives a complete and compelling story of her family, her convictions, and background of […]
Performers from the Eastman School of Music will be at the Hall for a short performance of songs from the suffrage movement on Saturday, October 5th from 2:00-2:30pm. Admission: Regular admission rates apply Adults: $7 | Senior citizens/Veterans/Students: $6 | Children 12 and under: $5 | Children under 2: free
Join the National Women's Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00pm for a sit down discussion with Corning-based artist Julie Thurber as she discusses her vision and inspiration for her exhibit Dirty Laundry and Other Women's Work. Dirty Laundry and Other Women's Work will be on display at the Hall until January 4th, 2025. […]
In partnership with the Finger Lakes Art Council, the Hall will be hosting Creative Women of the Finger Lakes: Art and Craftivism from November 2024 until March 2025. This exhibit showcases the work of women artists and craftivists from the Finger Lakes region of New York, often highlighting themes of social activism and personal expression through creative […]