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.

Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle
Born 1905
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Sarah Winnemucca
Born c.1844
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 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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