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.

Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
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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