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.

Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Annie Oakley
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 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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