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.

Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Marcia Greenberger
Born 1946
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, MM
Born 1882
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee

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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...

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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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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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