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.

Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 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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