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.

Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Maggie Kuhn
Born 1905
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Sarah Winnemucca
Born c.1844
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 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.

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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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