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.

Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
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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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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