National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Born 1815
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
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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