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.

Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 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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