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.

Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Mary Steichen Calderone
Born 1904
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1998 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 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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