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.

Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 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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