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!

Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 1611
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Florence Ellinwood Allen
Born 1884
Achievements: Government
2005 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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