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!

Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Barbara Rose Johns Powell
Born 1935
Achievements: Education, Government
2020 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 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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