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The National Women’s Hall of Fame Welcomes First Inductee President
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that 2015 Inductee Jean Kilbourne has been elected president of its Board of Directors. Jean is the first Inductee to serve as president in...
Letter from the ED: Taking Time to Absorb Hope
Margaret Sánchez turned off her TV for two days following the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. She wanted time to “absorb the hope.” I can’t imagine a higher compliment for the...
National Women’s Hall of Fame to break ground for next stage of work at the historic Seneca Knitting Mill
Seneca Falls, NY–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,...
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton to keynote the National Women’s Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony
Hillary Rodham Clinton will join the National Women’s Hall of Fame for its historic 30th Induction Ceremony on September 24 at 2pm at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY. Secretary Clinton will...
Letter from the ED: Uplifting Women’s Voices
This isn’t the start to the “In Her Words” message I intended to write. This week marks my one year anniversary with the National Women’s Hall of Fame and my first draft began with a reflection from...
Letter from the ED: Every month is Women’s History Month
Dear Friends, March is Women’s History Month. Black History Month (February), Asian American Heritage Month (May), Pride Month (June), Native American Heritage Month (November) are but a few of the...
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News & Events
National Women’s Hall of Fame Selected as a Project Participant and Host Site for “Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York”
Seneca Falls, NY – The National Women’s Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a project participant and host site for Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York, a new initiative from the Museum Association of New York (MANY) to help museums...
In Her Words: As we celebrate eight changemakers, don’t give up on those still left behind!
Last month, the National Women’s Hall of Fame announced its 2023 Inductees. On September 30, our nation will celebrate Patricia Bath, Elouise Cobell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Allucquére Rosanne “Sandy” Stone, and Anna Wessels...
National Women’s Hall of Fame to hold 2023 Induction Ceremony on September 30th
The National Women’s Hall of Fame will host its 31st Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 30th at 2 pm at the historic Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY. The Hall will announce this year's historic class of honorees on Wednesday, March 29. “In the five decades...
In Her Words: A Letter From the ED- Celebrating International Women’s Day
Dear Friends, Today is International Women’s Day 2023, a dedicated moment within Women’s History Month that allows us to reflect on women’s equality across the globe. The National Women’s Hall of Fame is the first and oldest non-profit and museum dedicated to...
Letter From the ED: Introducing the Hall’s 2023 Theme: Progress[?]
What does the word “progress” mean to you? In 2005, I ended a 7-year relationship. My therapist urged me to heal by setting a goal, so I signed up for a triathlon. Finding my way to the finish line required passion, discipline, and creativity. Over six months, I got...