National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 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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