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.

Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Mary Church Terrell
Born 1863
Achievements: Government
2020 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Rebecca Halstead
Born 1959
Achievements: Government
2021 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Joan Ganz Cooney
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business, Education
1998 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 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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