National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Dolores Huerta
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Maggie Kuhn
Born 1905
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Barbara Jordan
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
1990 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 0
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 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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