National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 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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