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.

Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
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.

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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