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!

Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Joan Ganz Cooney
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business, Education
1998 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 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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