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!

Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
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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