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.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 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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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to...

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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

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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