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!

Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2015 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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