National Women’s Hall of Fame
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Conversation with Inductee Joan Ganz Cooney
Inductee Joan Ganz Cooney, interviewed by Lesley Stahl, talks about her career and the obstacles she overcame on the way to success.
Work Underway On New $25 Million Home For National Women’s Hall Of Fame
“Work underway on new $25 million home for National Women’s Hall of Fame”, Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York), July 21, 2014. Read the article »
Mourning The Passing Of Inductee Karen Decrow
The Hall extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Karen DeCrow. Syracuse.com Obituary »
Mourning The Passing Of Inductee Maya Angelou
The Hall extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Maya Angelou. New York Times Article »
Amazing Moms Through History – Google Connected Classroom
In 2014, then Board President Jill Tietjen worked with two classes, one in North Carolina and one in Florida, who researched Great Moms and learned how their mothers were like the Great Moms through...
Showcasing Great Moms – Google Cultural Exhibit
The Hall’s “Showcasing Great Moms” exhibit premiered on the Google Cultural Institute for Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014. The exhibit features inductees who are also mothers. Enjoy this exhibit at: ...
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News & Events
Happy Birthday Ruth Colvin!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th birthday of our 1993 Inductee, Ruth Colvin.
Three Prominent Rochester Women to be awarded the Keeper of the Flame Tribute by the National Women’s Hall of Fame
Three outstanding Rochester women will be honored by the National Women’s Hall of Fame at a “Keeper of the Flame” ceremony and reception on December 14, 2016, to be held at the Del Monte Lodge in Pittsford, N.Y. at 6 pm. This...
The Pump House Party: Glamorous Gala held to benefit the Hall
Over 150 people gathered on Saturday Oct 1, 2016, for a festive evening of music and lively auctions held at the lovely lake home of Betsy and Steve Fantone. The Fantones graciously opened their renovated historic Pump House to guests, with Betsy Fantone, new board...
2017 Induction Weekend
Save the Date! The 2017 National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place September 15, 16 & 17, 2017 in Seneca Falls, NY. More details to come.
Two More Podcasts Available from Oral History Project
Oral History: Voices of Great Women With support from a Museums for America grant from the the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Women's Hall of Fame is working with living inductees to...