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.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 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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