National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee

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A Statement From the Hall

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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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National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Interim Director

We are thrilled to announce that Karen A. Macier has joined the National Women’s Hall of Fame as our Interim Director. Karen has dedicated her career to helping non-profits become more effective, sustainable, and mission-driven. She brings extensive experience from...

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