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.

Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Kate Mullany
Born 1845
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Barbara Rose Johns Powell
Born 1935
Achievements: Education, Government
2020 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.

Give today. Because every woman’s story deserves to be heard—and remembered.

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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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