National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee

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A Statement From the Hall

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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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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 as political candidates, to impact the future of our country. We...

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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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