National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

 

Note: The Hall will be closed for an event on 9/27/25

 

Groups welcome!

Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 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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