National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

 

Note: The Hall will be closed for an event on 9/27/25

 

Groups welcome!

Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 Inductee
Antonia Novello
Born 1944
Achievements: Government, Science
1994 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Frances Perkins
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1982 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Florence Ellinwood Allen
Born 1884
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle
Born 1905
Achievements: Athletics
2003 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee

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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...

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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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