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.

Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Gloria Steinem
Born 1934
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 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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