National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Ella Grasso
Born 1919
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Alice Evans
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee

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Take Part in Convention Days Weekend

Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls comes alive in celebration of the anniversary of the the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. This year is a special one as our nation commemorates both the 175th...

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Join the 175th Anniversary Relay!

2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, NY. To celebrate, the National Women's Hall of Fame is partnering with six organizations in in the area...

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In Her Words: My Mother’s Story Is My Story

Our staff regularly hears from people who learn about the achievements of one of our Inductees and exclaim, “How did I not know about this person before now?”  Of course, we know the answer.  Women...

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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.

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News & Events

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

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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 this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

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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 differ. Here’s why. The National Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes women who...

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Why Do We Need A National Women’s Hall of Fame?

In 1969, Shirley Hartley was horrified to learn that less than 10% of the honorees in the Hall of Great Americans were women. This revelation ignited a movement to create a National Women's Hall of Fame that honors women whose contributions span the arts, athletics,...

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