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.

Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Sherry Lansing
Born 1944
Achievements: Arts, Business, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 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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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

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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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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