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.

Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 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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