National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Julie Krone
Born 1963
Achievements: Athletics
2013 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Born 1850
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 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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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.

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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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