National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 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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