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.

Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 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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