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.

Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Ella Grasso
Born 1919
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 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.

Give today. Because every woman’s story deserves to be heard—and remembered.

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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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