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.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 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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