National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

 

The National Women’s Hall of Fame will be OPEN July 5th from 1 – 6 pm and CLOSED July 5th.

Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee

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Hall Mourns Bernice “Bunny” Sandler

Bernice Resnick Sandler Dr. Bernice “Bunny” Sandler, the “Godmother of Title IX,” died peacefully at her home in Washington, DC, on Saturday January 5, 2019. She was 90. A high-spirited and highly...

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Help Us Honor the Women Who Shape Our World

Every story we tell, every name we enshrine, every young mind we inspire—it all starts with support from people like you.

Your donation to the National Women’s Hall of Fame helps preserve and share the legacies of American women whose courage, vision, and leadership have transformed our history. From groundbreaking exhibits to educational programs that empower future generations, your gift fuels our mission to honor the past and light the way forward.

Give today. Because every woman’s story deserves to be heard—and remembered.

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News & Events

Wilhelmina Cole Holladay

The National Women’s Hall of Fame is saddened and heartbroken about the passing of 1996 NWHF Inductee, Wilhelmina Cole Holladay. Holladay founded and established The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). Opened in 1987, the museum promotes a greater awareness...

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Giving Tuesday Now Contest

Hey kids—have you ever thought about which one of our Inductees inspires you the most? It's so hard to choose just one! We would like you to write an essay or draw a picture of an Inductee who inspires you and describe why she is inspiring. To participate, use one of...

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Children’s Learning Activities

Families come from all over the country to spend their day learning about the female leaders at the National Women's Hall of Fame. To ensure that the learning about these great women continues, we are providing online activities for families, students, and educators....

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