National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome!

 

 

 

Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Antonia Novello
Born 1944
Achievements: Government, Science
1994 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Elouise Cobell
Born 1945
Achievements: Business
2024 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Born 1815
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee

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Latest Updates

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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