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.

Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Michelle Obama
Born 1964
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2021 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Born 1842
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mary McLeod Bethune
Born 1875
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Nannerl O. Keohane
Born 1940
Achievements: Education
1995 Inductee
Barbara McClintock
Born 1902
Achievements: Science
1986 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 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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