National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee

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Latest Updates

An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew...

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Help Us Honor the Women Who Shape Our World

Every story we tell, every name we enshrine, every young mind we inspire—it all starts with support from people like you.

Your donation to the National Women’s Hall of Fame helps preserve and share the legacies of American women whose courage, vision, and leadership have transformed our history. From groundbreaking exhibits to educational programs that empower future generations, your gift fuels our mission to honor the past and light the way forward.

Give today. Because every woman’s story deserves to be heard—and remembered.

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News & Events

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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National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Interim Director

We are thrilled to announce that Karen A. Macier has joined the National Women’s Hall of Fame as our Interim Director. Karen has dedicated her career to helping non-profits become more effective, sustainable, and mission-driven. She brings extensive experience from...

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Join the Hall in celebration of our newly renovated space

The National Women's Hall of Fame invites you to the grand opening ceremony for the second floor of our museum in Seneca Falls! A ribbon cutting and celebration will take place on July 12 from 4-6 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to explore two special exhibits:...

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