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!

Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Antonia Novello
Born 1944
Achievements: Government, Science
1994 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 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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