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.

Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 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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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

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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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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