National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

 

The National Women’s Hall of Fame will be OPEN July 5th from 1 – 6 pm and CLOSED July 5th.

Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 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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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

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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