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!

Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Barbara Rose Johns Powell
Born 1935
Achievements: Education, Government
2020 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle
Born 1905
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 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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