National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome!

 

 

 

Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 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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