National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 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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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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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 as political candidates, to impact the future of our country. We...

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