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.

Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 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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Help Us Honor the Women Who Shape Our World

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

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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Join the Hall in celebration of our newly renovated space

The National Women's Hall of Fame invites you to the grand opening ceremony for the second floor of our museum in Seneca Falls! A ribbon cutting and celebration will take place on July 12 from 4-6 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to explore two special exhibits:...

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