National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Joan Ganz Cooney
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business, Education
1998 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee

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A Statement From the Hall

For over fifty years, the National Women's Hall of Fame has shone a spotlight on women who have shaped our society. This election cycle has been a testament to the power of women, both as voters and...

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News & Events

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

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Celebrating 2024 with Gratitude to All Who Support the Hall!

The National Women’s Hall of Fame is proud to reflect on 2024—a year of celebrating and preserving the achievements of women who’ve shaped history. From impactful exhibits to inspiring events, we’ve taken bold steps to amplify women’s voices and legacies. Highlights...

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Passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford

The National Women's Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford. As an internationally renowned nursing leader, Dr. Ford is best known for co-founding the nurse practitioner model through her studies on the nurse’s...

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