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 Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 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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