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!

Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Bertha Holt
Born 1904
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Oveta Culp Hobby
Born 1905
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 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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