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!

Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Julie Krone
Born 1963
Achievements: Athletics
2013 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
St. Katharine Drexel
Born 1858
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee

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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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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...

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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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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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