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.

Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle
Born 1905
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 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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