National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 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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