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.

Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 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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