National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome!

 

 

 

Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Alice Evans
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee

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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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