National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Alice Evans
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee

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Latest Updates

An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew...

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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to...

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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

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Interim Director

We are thrilled to announce that Karen A. Macier has joined the National Women’s Hall of Fame as our Interim Director. Karen has dedicated her career to helping non-profits become more effective, sustainable, and mission-driven. She brings extensive experience from...

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Join the Hall in celebration of our newly renovated space

The National Women's Hall of Fame invites you to the grand opening ceremony for the second floor of our museum in Seneca Falls! A ribbon cutting and celebration will take place on July 12 from 4-6 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to explore two special exhibits:...

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