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!

Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 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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