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.

Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 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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