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!

Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Annie Oakley
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 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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