National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome!

 

 

 

Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, MM
Born 1882
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Born 1815
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 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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