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.

Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 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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