National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 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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