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.

Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Annie Oakley
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 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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