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.

Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 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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