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!

Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 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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