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!

Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, MM
Born 1882
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 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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