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.

Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Antonia Novello
Born 1944
Achievements: Government, Science
1994 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 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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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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