Alabama Women's Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame celebrates the amazing things women from Alabama have done. It was started in 1970, and the first women were honored the next year. You can find the museum in Bean Hall, which used to be a library, on the campus of Judson College in Marion, Alabama.

The Hall of Fame is run by a group of eleven people. These people are chosen from different important areas like art, business, education, and science. The president of Judson College and the Governor of Alabama are also part of this group.

What is the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame?

The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame is a special place that recognizes women who have made a big difference in Alabama and beyond. It's like a museum where you can learn about their lives and their important achievements. These women come from all sorts of backgrounds and have done incredible things in many different fields.

Who are the Inductees?

Each year, new women are chosen to be part of the Hall of Fame. They are called "inductees." These women are honored for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact on society. Here are just a few examples of the inspiring women who have been inducted:

Inspiring Women Honored

• Helen Keller (1880–1968): Inducted in 1971, Helen Keller was an author and activist who was deaf and blind. She taught the world that disabilities don't have to stop you from achieving great things. She traveled the world, giving speeches and fighting for the rights of people with disabilities.
• Julia Tutwiler (1841–1916): Also inducted in 1971, Julia Tutwiler was a strong advocate for education and prison reform. She helped open doors for women to attend college and worked to improve conditions in prisons. She even wrote Alabama's official state song!
• Rosa Parks (1913–2005): Inducted in 2008, Rosa Parks was a brave civil rights activist. She famously refused to give up her seat on a bus, which helped start the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her actions were a major step in the fight for equal rights for all people.
• Coretta Scott King (1927–2006): Inducted in 2009, Coretta Scott King was an author and human rights activist. She was married to Martin Luther King Jr. and continued his work for civil rights after his death. She fought for peace and equality for many years.
• Harper Lee (1926–2016): Inducted in 2019, Harper Lee was a famous author. Her book, To Kill a Mockingbird, is a classic story about justice and prejudice in the American South. It has taught millions of readers about empathy and fairness.
• Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960): Inducted in 2013, Zora Neale Hurston was a folklorist, anthropologist, and a well-known author during the Harlem Renaissance. She collected and shared stories and traditions from African American culture, helping to preserve them for future generations.
• Dixie Bibb Graves (1883–1965): Inducted in 1975, Dixie Bibb Graves was the first woman from Alabama to serve in the United States Senate. She was a leader in social and political services, opening doors for other women in government.
• Fran McKee (1926–2002): Inducted in 2007, Fran McKee was the first woman line officer to become a rear admiral in the United States Navy. This was a huge achievement, showing that women could reach the highest ranks in the military.
• Maud McLure Kelly (1887–1973): Inducted in 1990, Maud McLure Kelly was a suffragist and the first woman to practice law in Alabama. She also became the first woman admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court from the South. She paved the way for women in the legal field.
• Mother Angelica (1923–2016): Inducted in 2020, Mother Angelica founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). She built a global media network that shares religious programming, reaching millions of people around the world.

These are just a few of the many incredible women recognized by the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame. Each one has a unique story of courage, intelligence, and dedication that has helped shape Alabama and the world.

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  Mary Ward Brown, an American short-story writer and memoirist.

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  Zora Neale Hurston, a folklorist, anthropologist, and noted author.

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  Coretta Scott King, author, human rights activist, civil rights activist.

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  Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist.

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  Fran McKee, the first woman line officer to hold the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.

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  Maria Fearing, an educator and missionary.

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  Juliet Opie Hopkins, a Civil War nurse.

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  Martha Foster Crawford, the first foreign missionary of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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  Maud McLure Kelly, the first woman to practice law in Alabama.

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  Octavia Walton Le Vert, a socialite, Civil War nurse, and author.

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  Geneva Mercer, an artist and sculptor.

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  Elizabeth Caroline Crosby, a scientist, teacher, and author.

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  Tallulah Bankhead, a stage, film, and voice actress.

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  Patti Ruffner Jacobs, a political scientist and promoter of women's suffrage.

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  Amelia Gayle Gorgas, a librarian, nurse, teacher, and university counselor.

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  Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, an author and Civil War nurse.

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  Dixie Bibb Graves, the first Alabama woman elected to the United States Senate.

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  Marie Bankhead Owen, an author, historian, and director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

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  Margaret Murray Washington, a founder of county and industrial schools and principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.

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  Helen Keller, a deafblind author, political activist, lecturer, and scholar.

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  Julia Tutwiler, an author, college president, and prison reformer.

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  Zelda Fitzgerald, an author, ballerina, and painter.

See also

In Spanish: Salón de la Fama de las mujeres de Alabama para niños