National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Frances Perkins
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1982 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Maggie Kuhn
Born 1905
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Florence Ellinwood Allen
Born 1884
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 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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