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
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Ella Grasso
Born 1919
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Sarah Winnemucca
Born c.1844
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 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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