National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee

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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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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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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

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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