National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee

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Latest Updates

An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew...

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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to...

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Take Part in Convention Days Weekend

Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls comes alive in celebration of the anniversary of the the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. This year is a special one as our nation commemorates both the 175th...

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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.

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

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

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An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to differ. Here’s why. The National Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes women who...

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