Women of the Hall

Groundbreaking Ceremony
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
On Wednesday, October 19 at 11 am, the National Women’s Hall of Fame will break ground for the next stage of work at its home at the 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls.
This stage of renovation will expand usable space, which is currently limited to the first floor of the four-story building. The scope of work will include rehabilitating the existing spiral staircase, adding a main staircase, and building a new elevator shaft with a glass connector. Substantial work will also take place on the second floor, which will become space dedicated to telling the stories of the Hall’s 302 Inductees. The historic and iconic smokestack adjacent to the building will also be preserved and restored.
Join for brief remarks, the ceremonial groundbreaking, light refreshments, and a chance to view the Hall’s introductory exhibits.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is hosting this event in partnership with LeChase Construction Services.

In Collaboration: The National Women's Hall of Fame and American Women for International Understanding
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00
Please join the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the American Women for International Understanding on Thursday, October 20th from 2-3 PM for a virtual forum event where you can learn about both organizations, who we are, and how we are putting our missions into action, and ask questions of staff and leaders. No need to register, simply join the Zoom event by clicking on the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83574520599
ABOUT THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is the nation’s first and oldest nonprofit organization and museum dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women. In pursuit of its mission of “Showcasing great women…Inspiring all!,” the National Women’s Hall of Fame honors women of the past and present, relates the history of women’s struggles, prepares women of the future, and serves as the voice celebrating the value of women. Situated in Seneca Falls, NY, the birthplace of the American women’s rights movement, the Hall tells women’s stories by focusing on the leadership lessons from its Inductees throughout American history.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN WOMEN FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
American Women for International Understanding (AWIU) promotes building international understanding through personal connection. Woman to women. Our method is that every member’s contribution is valuable in connecting us to the broader world — through the celebration and support of the International Women of Courage program, delegations to other countries, grants to small non-profit organizations, and the educational programs and mentorship that are the hallmark of our Passport to the Future program for young women and COIR, Career Opportunities in International Relations. AWIU’s chapters throughout the United States act locally and in concert with our overall programs, making the world a better place for women and girls. This Conversation is sponsored by the Buffalo, New York chapter of AWIU.

Gifts for Good- A Weekend at the National Women's Hall of Fame
2023-03-04 11:00 - 16:00
Join us on Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 5th as we kick off Women’s History Month with a FREE weekend in partnership with the Rochester Community Fund! Rochester Area Community Foundation, founded in 1972, is celebrating its 50th anniversary year by giving back to the community with a series of events at local institutions.
The Hall will be open both days for our regularly scheduled hours, 11 am-4 pm. Browse our exhibits and hear about our exciting plans for the future of our new home at the historic 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill (1 Canal Street).

Upstate University Hospital's Mammography Van at the Hall
2023-03-21 10:00 - 16:00
Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will visit the National Women’s Hall of Fame at 1 Canal Street in Seneca Falls, on Tuesday, March 21,2023. The screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for women who have scheduled an appointment.
To schedule an appointment for a mammogram with the van, women should call 315-464-2588. Appointments can also be requested online at: https://www.upstate.edu/mobile-mammography/events.php
To be eligible for a mammogram on the van, women should be 40 years and older; not have had a mammogram in the past 12 months; and not be experiencing breast problems.
The mobile mammography program was started through New York State’s “Get Screened, No Excuses” Breast Cancer Initiative, and continues with the support of Upstate University Hospital. The program aim is to get rid of obstacles to breast cancer screening for women in New York. The average rate for screening mammography in New York is 81 percent.
The mammography van is equipped with a state-of-the art 3D digital mammogram system, private exam room, dressing rooms and a waiting room.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, effecting one in 8 women.  It’s also one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Mammograms—x-rays of the breasts—are the most effective screening procedure for the early signs of breast cancer.
For information, contact: Wendy Hunt at 315-492-3353.

Bringing Back the Bell
2023-04-05 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for a fundraiser to help restore the iconic bell tower to the 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill!
The Mill’s bell tower was taken down in 2014 and it’s always been a goal to get it back. The designs are done. The team is assembled. The last thing we need is funds for fabrication and installation. If we make that happen, a bell will be back –and ringing – later this year.
And here’s the exciting part: thanks to the generosity of local donors, every dollar given to BRING BACK THE BELL will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $125,000!
That means if you give $10, it becomes $20. $100 becomes $200. $500 becomes $1000. There are many ways to have your donation matched. Stop by our gallery, purchase a commemorative bell in our gift shop, or make a contribution online.

The Fabric of a Village: A Case Study of the Seneca Knitting Mill
Nellie Ludemann of the Seneca Falls Historical Society will also be on hand to present the program, “The Fabric of a Village: A Case Study of the Seneca Knitting Mill,” a program that looks at women’s roles during the industrial era in New York.
Ludemann will discuss how the Seneca Knitting Mill has always been a prominent landmark in the Seneca Falls community since its construction in 1844. Throughout the history of the Mill, it has been a place of employment, advancement, and change inside the small Canalside village of Seneca Falls. “The Fabric of a Village: A Case Study of the Seneca Knitting Mill” explores the history of this important fixture of the community and looks at real accounts of the culture inside the mill from a woman’s perspective.
Doors open at 11 and the presentation will begin at noon.
The First Presbyterian Church Bell Choir will be performing following the presentation.
This event is FREE to attend however, donations are greatly appreciated as we continue the restoration of the Knitting Mill.
Former mill workers are welcome to share their stories before or after the presentation! Members of the staff will be on hand to collect worker testimonials if they choose to share them. These stories will be used in the construction of a future exhibit to be housed at the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

"Who Inspires You?" Essay Contest in Partnership with News-O-Matic
2023-04-11
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is excited to be partnering with News-O-Matic for a “Who Inspires You?” themed essay contest!
To enter, students must choose a Hall of Fame Inductee and write a 500-word essay about why that person inspires them!
The contest is open to all children (14 years old or younger) living in the continental United States.
The winning student and a parent/guardian will earn a FREE trip to Seneca Falls for the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s 31st Induction ceremony on September 30, 2023 — and will participate firsthand in the festivities.
To submit an essay, please visit: www.newsomatic.org/contest
The deadline for this competition is April 11, 2023, so make sure to act fast!

A Kentucky Derby Party with Inductee Julie Krone
2023-05-06 16:00 - 19:00
A Kentucky Derby Viewing Party and fundraiser in support of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
This event features special guest Julie Krone, a former thoroughbred horse racing jockey and 2013 Inductee into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. You can learn more about Julie here!
Drinks and traditional Derby fare will be served.
Dress is casual, but big hats and bow ties are encouraged!
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All proceeds benefit the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
This event is expected to sell out so make sure to get your tickets today!
All registrants will receive a confirmation email, including location information.

Long Story Short: Women’s Stories Matter
2023-05-10 17:30 - 20:30
In partnership with the Century Club of Rochester, the National Women’s Hall of Fame presents Long Story Short: Women’s Stories Matter, an evening with 2015 Inductee and Board President Jean Kilbourne.
Join us for an inspiring evening of networking and dialogue about the experiences that shape us as women and the boundaries we continue to push and challenge. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Century Club Mansion, 566 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
This event is free to current members of the Century Club. Non-members are invited to attend by joining the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s 1848 Society ($48).
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Speakers:
Jean Kilbourne (she/her), 2015 Inductee
Internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on media literacy and exploring the connections between advertising and its impact on eating disorders and violence against women, Jean’s reporting has transformed the way organizations around the world address public health problems, including smoking, high-risk drinking, obesity, and the sexualization of children.
Jennifer Gabriel (she/her), Executive Director
With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, Jennifer is leading the National Women’s Hall of Fame in the expansion of its mission regionally and nationally. In addition to launching new programming that reaches people from coast to coast, the Hall is undergoing significant rehabilitation efforts at its museum, ensuring women’s stories forever have a home in Seneca Falls, NY.

Your Hosts:
The Century Club of Rochester is the longest-running private women’s social club in Rochester, New York with a mission to cultivate a membership of women eager to participate in charitable giving, community development, social networking and relationship building that benefits our community.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame was founded to celebrate women’s voices, inspire current and future generations of changemakers, and to promote gender equity.

48 Hours for Equal Rights Giving Challenge
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-20
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, the National Women’s Hall of Fame is hosting a special campaign to raise 175 gifts in just 48 hours. The 48 Hours for Equal Rights Giving Challenge is an opportunity for us to reflect on the progress made over the past two centuries, but more importantly, it’s a chance for us to continue the ongoing fight for true gender parity, here and around the globe.
In 2022, UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs reported that “gender disparities are worsening in the face of ‘cascading’ global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, violent conflict, and climate change—[couple] with the backlash against women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.” The study estimates that at the current rate of progress, “it will take up to 286 years,” to achieve true gender parity.
If we are celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the First Women’s Rights Convention, and it is estimated it will take an additional 285 years to achieve gender equality at the current rate of progress, where do we fall on this timeline?
In 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention launched a movement for women’s suffrage and drafted the Declaration of Sentiments—in just 48 hours. What can we make happen today?
Make your gift today!

Convention Days & ERA Centennial Celebration
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23
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 of events from Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23.
Organizations involved:
Central New York NOW, Eleanor’s Legacy, Equal Rights Action, National Women’s Hall of Fame, NYPENN Girl Scouts, Rochester New York NOW, Seneca Falls Convention Days Committee, Seneca Falls Historical Society, University of Rochester, Women Institute for Leadership and Learning, Women March in Seneca Falls, and Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame will be hosting an outdoor celebration at 5pm on Saturday, July 22nd which will include live music, food, and women’s organization vendors in our parking lot, 1 Canal St.
Click on the link below to see an entire list of the weekend’s events and where they will be held.
Weekend Schedule

Give to Women & Girls Day Virtual Panel
2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:00
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 leading partners including Giving Tuesday, Impact 100 Global, the Magee Women’s Research Institute, the Ms. Foundation, National Women’s Hall of Fame, Philanos, Philanthropy Together, Pivotal Ventures, Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Together Women Rise, United Nations Foundation, Vital Voices, and Women Moving Millions.
Join us on Wednesday, October 11 at 1 p.m. ET, as we highlight findings from this year’s WGI with a distinguished panel of leaders in the women’s and girls’ space. Confirmed panelists include, Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation and Jennifer Gabriel, CEO of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Additional panelists will be announced soon.
This virtual event is free and open to the public!
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Induction Ceremony 2024
2024-03-05 17:30 - 22:00 | Cipriani Wall Street, 53 Wall Street, New York, NY, 10005, United States
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 not be served).

Tickets
A limited number of tickets are available to purchase here. Individuals may purchase up to a maximum of six tickets. Tickets provide access to both the cocktail reception and Induction Ceremony taping.
Individual ticket purchases will be assigned a table number (available at check-in) for the Induction Ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to seat near another party, please make your purchases at the same time. While we will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, we are unable to guarantee that your full party will be seated at the same table if purchases are made separately.
* Please be advised that tickets are non-refundable
Sponsorships
Sponsorship packages are available here. Looking for more information? Email admin@womenofthehall.org to reach our team.
Attire
Formal attire is requested for this event.
Nearby Accommodations
The Wall Street Hotel (88 Wall Street) Moxy NYC Downtown by Mariott (26 Ann Street) Hilton Garden Inn (6 Water Street)

Twin Cities Watch Party: Induction 2024
2024-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Springhouse Center, 610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
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 pm
Springhouse Center, 610 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
5-5:30 pm – Reception with Hors d’oeuvres
5:30-7:30 pm – Viewing
7:30-8 pm – Special Guests live via Zoom: Judith Plaskow and Jennifer Gabriel

HELLO my name is... A stitched introduction
2024-07-13 11:00 - 12:30 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
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 co-crafters in their community. The stitcher’s mark on each patch is distinct to us, but together we are co-crafting through the work of our hands and hearts to shape our Democracy.
This “stitched introduction” workshop is part of the Voices and Votes exhibition at the National Women’s Hall of Fame. This in-person workshop on July 13 will guide crafters in creating their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces. All attendees will be provided with a craft kit to complete your very own handstitched patch, to be worn out in the world.
‘HELLO my Name is’: A stitched introduction takes the iconic sticker, on which we scribble our moniker at various events, and personalizes it through sustainable practice and a statement about our personal presence in communities. It’s the start of a conversation about who you are, why you’re here and how you co-craft Democracy.
The goals of this “stitched introduction” are to:

Create a functional patch (or a collection of them!) to be worn at community events, meetings, protests and marches, or anywhere where the stitcher wants to make a statement, initiate a conversation or offer a friendly introduction.
Offer opportunities to stitch in community and meet new people. Sometimes it’s easier to talk when our hands are busy.
Position a cordial greeting (HELLO! My name is …) as the jumping off point to new relationships that can activate positive change in your local community.
Elevate the possibility of potential when people gather in creative pursuits.

About your instructor: Hinda Mandell is a professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and conducts research at the intersection of sensational events with private lives. Since 2016, her research has focused on the intersection of craft and political events, examining craft as a gendered, communication tool that can subvert the social order. Learn more about Hinda’s work by exploring this fascinating article about the links between smartphones and textiles.
Please reserve your spot and purchase tickets here.

Community Conversation
2024-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
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 equality.
Community conversations are part of the Voices and Votes traveling Smithsonian museum and the Museum Association of New York (MANY) “A New Agora for New York: Museums as Spaces for Democracy,” produced in partnership with Humanities New York (HNY)
Doors Open 6:00 pm (social time with light refreshments), conversation gets underway at 6:30 pm.
All are welcome for this free program, but RSVPs are requested here.

Dirty Laundry and Other Women's Work
2024-09-13 - 2025-01-04 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
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 stories being given and how the garments are usually presented.
The Hall will be hosting an opening reception on Friday, September 13th from 4pm-6pm. If you are interested in joining, please RSVP!

The Howland Daguerreotypes: An Exhibit of Early Portraits
2024-10-04 11:00 - 2025-02-08 16:00
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 the Howland family.

Suffrage Songs with the Eastman School of Music
2024-10-05 14:00 - 14:30
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

Artist Talk with Julie Thurber
2024-10-12 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Creative Women of the Finger Lakes: Arts and Craftivism
2024-11-09 11:00 - 2025-03-01 16:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
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 practices.

Basic Embroidery and Fabric Collage for Kids
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30
Learn some simple sewing techniques and a few decorative embroidery stitches. We’ll use these skills to create one of kind fabric collage pieces. Each participant will receive an individual kit with all necessary supplies, including thread, needle, and fabric. Additional supplies will be made available during the workshop for additional embellishments. Ages 9-14.

Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 10:00am-11:30am.
Admission: $20 per person

Rust Dyeing and Fabric Collage
2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:30
Get ready to create stunning rust dyed fabric using a variety of rusty objects. Participants will learn a quick dye method and instructions will be provided for other methods as well. Each participant will learn a quick rust dye technique using silk organza due to its quick reaction time. While the fabric is “cooking”, you will learn about collaging with fabric. Each participant will take away their dyed fabric and their own original Tiny Dress collage. All materials are included. Ages 17+.

Advance registration is required on or before December 2, 2024. Places are limited.

Date: Saturday, December 14th, 10:30am-12:30pm
Admission: $35 per person.

Register Here

Curator Talk:The Emily Howland exhibit at the National Women's Hall of Fame
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
“I Strove to Realize Myself and to Serve” – The Call of 19th-Century Reformer Emily Howland
Come join us for an exciting in person event at the National Women’s Hall of Fame as we dive into the fascinating world of Emily Howland.
Our knowledgeable curator Larry Bell from the Howland Stone Store Museum will guide you through the exhibit, providing insight into Howland’s life and legacy.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about this influential figure in women’s history. The event will be held at the National Women’s Hall of Fame at 1 Canal St.

The Role of PR in the Fight for Women’s Rights feat. Arien Rozelle
2025-03-14 18:30 - 20:30 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Join us at The National Women’s Hall of Fame for an enlightening discussion on the impact of public relations in advancing women’s rights.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the power of public relations in advancing women’s rights. Featuring PR expert Arien Rozelle from Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications, this event will explore how strategic communication, advocacy, and media influence shape social change.
Expect an engaging session filled with real-world examples, strategic insights, and inspiration to use communication as a tool for progress.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded changemakers!

Meet the Curator: Women Illustrators of the Golden Age
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Through the display of works by eight little-known women artists commissioned by the American Book Company, Creating Childhood Wonder: Women Illustrators of the Golden Age seeks to examine the impact of these individuals in the education of the United States’ youth during the early twentieth century.
This exhibition celebrates the artistry of these women and how they broke boundaries within a male-dominated field, contributing a special sense of magic and whimsy to childhood educational materials.
Curated by Molly Dano, in partnership with Museum Studies at Syracuse University.

Meet Author Sara Catterall at the National Women's Hall of Fame
2025-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Join us for a meet and greet with Sara Catterall, author of Amelia Bloomer: Journalist, Suffragist, Anti-Fashion Icon. This book is a fascinating look at an underappreciated woman in American history whose newspaper fostered a national conversation on women’s issues.
Amelia Bloomer, inducted in 1995, edited and published The Lily, the first newspaper for and by women.

Steeped in History: Tea with Trailblazing Women! Costume contest!
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The National Women’s Hall of Fame as we celebrate remarkable women from history over a cup of tea. Put on your best historical costume and participate in our Costume Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to honor the trailblazers who have shaped our world. Reserve your spot today!

Opening Reception: Mary Church Terrell and the Traveling Griots Exhibition
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
You’re invited to celebrate the opening of an evocative traveling exhibition at The National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Mary Church Terrell and The Traveling Griots: Exemplars of Black Womanhood
Honoring the legacy of Hall of Fame inductee Mary Church Terrell, this exhibition brings to life the vision and valor of Terrell and her contemporaries—trailblazing African American women who shaped the course of American civil rights and women’s suffrage history.
Rooted in the West African tradition of the griot—a revered storyteller, historian, and keeper of cultural memory—this immersive installation features life-size dolls dressed in stunning period attire, each representing Terrell and her network of fellow pioneers in the struggle for equality. These women, founders of the National Association of Colored Women and leaders in the movement for racial justice and gender equity, come forth in this exhibit as modern-day griots whose wisdom, strength, and vision still speak to us today.
The exhibit is a collaborative effort between Oakwood University, the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute, and the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.
Created by cultural historian, educator and curator Dr. Kim Cliett Long, the installation seeks to preserve, elevate and inculcate as American history, African American women’s history and heritage by embracing the griot tradition—reviving ancestral voices through artistic expression, storytelling, poetry, and visual narrative.
In Mary Church Terrell’s own words: “Lifting As We Climb.” This exhibition invites visitors to witness how that guiding principle inspired a generation of women to lift a natio

Keeper of the Flame Award honoring Jeanne Giovannini
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:30 | National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is proud to award Jeanne Giovannini of Seneca Falls with the 2025 Keeper of the Flame Award on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at a public reception hosted at the Hall.
A night at the mill – ceremony & celebration!
The evening unfolds with a lavish array of chef-crafted bites, fine wines, and other delights as you tour the beautifully rehabilitated and renovated Hall.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and behind-the-scenes efforts that preserved this landmark and behold the original torch that journeyed from Seneca Falls to Houston for the 1977 National Women’s Conference.
Later, we honor Jeanne and our project partners for their extraordinary vision, and celebrate the remarkable outpouring of support from the Seneca Falls community!

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Join us as we recognize Jeanne’s incredible leadership and unwavering commitment to the Mill Renovation Project—a years-long effort that helped transform the historic 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill into a vibrant, accessible museum and gathering space.
Since joining the Hall’s board in 2007, Jeanne has played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. Under her guidance, the project was honored with New York State’s highest historic preservation award and now stands as a beacon of women’s history and community.
Come celebrate this milestone with us and be part of history.

Homeschool Days at the Hall
2025-10-01
📚✂️ History comes alive in Seneca Falls! Join us for Homeschool Days on October 1, a special program designed for students ages 8–12.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame, Women’s Rights National Historical Park and the Seneca Falls Historical Society are teaming up for an unforgettable day of interactive, hands-on learning:

Discover the story of the first women’s rights convention at the historic Wesleyan Chapel
Step back in time to the 1890s with a tour of a Victorian mansion
Learn about the Hall’s 312 trailblazing inductees and their lasting impact

Registration for this event is currently full!
