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.

Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Born 1936
Achievements: Government, Humanities
1995 Inductee
Alice Evans
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 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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