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.

Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Julie Krone
Born 1963
Achievements: Athletics
2013 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 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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