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!

Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 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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