National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 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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