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.

Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Shirley Ann Jackson
Born 1946
Achievements: Education, Science
1998 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 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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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to...

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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

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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