National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Sojourner Truth
Born c.1797
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 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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