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.

Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 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.

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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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