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.

Donna de Varona
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 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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