National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

 

The National Women’s Hall of Fame will be OPEN July 5th from 1 – 6 pm and CLOSED July 5th.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee

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Latest Updates

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...

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Help Us Honor the Women Who Shape Our World

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

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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Join the Hall in celebration of our newly renovated space

The National Women's Hall of Fame invites you to the grand opening ceremony for the second floor of our museum in Seneca Falls! A ribbon cutting and celebration will take place on July 12 from 4-6 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to explore two special exhibits:...

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