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.

Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee

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Latest Updates

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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