National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee

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Latest Updates

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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