National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Sarah Winnemucca
Born c.1844
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Gloria Steinem
Born 1934
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee

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Take Part in Convention Days Weekend

Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls comes alive in celebration of the anniversary of the the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. This year is a special one as our nation commemorates both the 175th...

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Join the 175th Anniversary Relay!

2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, NY. To celebrate, the National Women's Hall of Fame is partnering with six organizations in in the area...

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In Her Words: My Mother’s Story Is My Story

Our staff regularly hears from people who learn about the achievements of one of our Inductees and exclaim, “How did I not know about this person before now?”  Of course, we know the answer.  Women...

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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

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

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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 this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

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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 differ. Here’s why. The National Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes women who...

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Why Do We Need A National Women’s Hall of Fame?

In 1969, Shirley Hartley was horrified to learn that less than 10% of the honorees in the Hall of Great Americans were women. This revelation ignited a movement to create a National Women's Hall of Fame that honors women whose contributions span the arts, athletics,...

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