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!

Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Julie Krone
Born 1963
Achievements: Athletics
2013 Inductee
Barbara Rose Johns Powell
Born 1935
Achievements: Education, Government
2020 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Sarah Winnemucca
Born c.1844
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, MM
Born 1882
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 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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