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.

Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 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.

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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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