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.

Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Lydia Moss Bradley
Born 1816
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee

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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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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.

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News & Events

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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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...

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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 to host a 175 mile relay connecting important historical locations!...

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