National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 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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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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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 as political candidates, to impact the future of our country. We...

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