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 […]
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 […]
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 […]