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!

Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 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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