National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

 

Note: The Hall will be closed for an event on 9/27/25

 

Groups welcome!

Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Margaret Bourke-White
Born 1904
Achievements: Arts
1990 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee

Discover the Women of the Hall


 

 

 

Latest Updates

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...

read more

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...

read more

Support the Hall

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.

As seen on Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan

News & Events

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...

read more

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,...

read more

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 anniversary of the convention as well as the 100th anniversary of the...

read more