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.

Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 1611
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 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.

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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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