National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle
Born 1905
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Annie Oakley
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 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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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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