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.

Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Emily Blackwell
Born 1826
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Mia Hamm
Born 1972
Achievements: Athletics
2021 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 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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