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.

Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Frances Perkins
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1982 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 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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Every story we tell, every name we enshrine, every young mind we inspire—it all starts with support from people like you.

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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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