Join us for a pride filled, history packed, Inductee extravaganza trivia night! In partnership with Finger Lakes Pride, the Hall is hosting our first ever trivia night for all ages. Bring yourself, a friend, a family member, and your knowledge of the LGBTQ community. For the first 15-30 minutes we invite you to mingle with […]
On Friday, September 23, the community celebration of Induction 2022 will kick off with a free festival in People’s Park in Seneca Falls, featuring music, family-friendly activities, and vendors. The night will conclude with a fireworks display sponsored by Sessler Wrecking and Generations Bank. This event is funded in part through the generous support of the NYS […]
On Saturday, September 24, the Hall will host its 30th Induction Ceremony at the historic Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY. This year's ceremony will honor Octavia E. Butler, Judy Chicago, Rebecca Halstead, Mia Hamm, Joy Harjo, Emily Howland, Katherine Johnson, Indra Nooyi, and Michelle Obama. The 2021 Ceremony was postponed due to COVID and all […]
The Induction weekend festivities will conclude on Sunday, September 25th with an open house at the Hall’s new home at the historic Seneca Knitting Mill. Admission is free and attendees will be able to explore our introductory exhibits and interact with staff and board members while learning about our exciting plans for the future.
During New York State's Path Through History Weekend, the Hall will be hosting Norma Press of Geneva who will be discussing a special exhibit of over 30 rugs related to the history of the women's suffrage movement. These rugs were created to celebrate the 100thanniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]