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!

Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Gloria Steinem
Born 1934
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 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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