National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome!

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Celebrate 1995 Inductee, Amelia Bloomer

The Hall is excited to invite visitors to meet author Sara Catterall this Friday 3/28! Her book about 1995 Hall Inductee Amelia Bloomer is "a fascinating look at an underappreciated woman in American history whose newspaper fostered a national conversation on women’s...

What is the Role of PR in the Fight for Women’s Rights?

This Friday, March 14th at 6:30pm, join us at the National Women's Hall of Fame! You'll hear an insightful discussion on the power of public relations in advancing women’s rights. Led by PR expert Arien Rozelle from Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public...

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

Join the Hall for a Special Screening of Lilly – Based on the Life of Lilly Ledbetter

Reserve your tickets today! When a hard-working Alabama factory supervisor discovers that for 20 years she’s been earning only half of what men are paid while performing the same job — only because she is a woman — she begins a long journey to fight for justice....

An Open Door: Celebrating The Life and Influence of 2017 Inductee Dr. Temple Grandin

An Open Door is the forthcoming documentary that reflects on the influential life and work of 2017 inductee, Dr. Temple Grandin as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights, and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her...
[Image description] Nine inductees from our 2024-2025 class including Serena Williams, Patricia Bath, Ruby Bridges, Kimberle Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Sandy Stone, and Anna Wessels Williams

Celebrating 2024 with Gratitude to All Who Support the Hall!

The National Women’s Hall of Fame is proud to reflect on 2024—a year of celebrating and preserving the achievements of women who’ve shaped history. From impactful exhibits to inspiring events, we’ve taken bold steps to amplify women’s voices and legacies. Highlights...

Passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford

The National Women's Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford. As an internationally renowned nursing leader, Dr. Ford is best known for co-founding the nurse practitioner model through her studies on the nurse’s...

A Statement From the Hall

For over fifty years, the National Women's Hall of Fame has shone a spotlight on women who have shaped our society. This election cycle has been a testament to the power of women, both as voters and as political candidates, to impact the future of our country. We...

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Interim Director

We are thrilled to announce that Karen A. Macier has joined the National Women’s Hall of Fame as our Interim Director. Karen has dedicated her career to helping non-profits become more effective, sustainable, and mission-driven. She brings extensive experience from...

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Summer 2024 Exhibitions

The National Women’s Hall of Fame announces the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be on view from July 12 to August 23. View the press release here. The exhibition is part of the Museum Association of...

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Get Involved!

All donors who make gifts of $48 (or more) become National Women’s Hall of Fame members and are recognized as a part of the 1848 Society! Learn more about the 1848 Society membership program below.

Discover the Women of the Hall

Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Ann Bancroft
Born 1955
Achievements: Education, Science
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Helen Brooke Taussig
Born 1898
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Abigail Adams
Born 1744
Achievements: Humanities
1976 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee

News & Events

Celebrate 1995 Inductee, Amelia Bloomer

The Hall is excited to invite visitors to meet author Sara Catterall this Friday 3/28! Her book about 1995 Hall Inductee Amelia Bloomer is "a fascinating look at an underappreciated woman in American history whose newspaper fostered a national conversation on women’s...

read more

What is the Role of PR in the Fight for Women’s Rights?

This Friday, March 14th at 6:30pm, join us at the National Women's Hall of Fame! You'll hear an insightful discussion on the power of public relations in advancing women’s rights. Led by PR expert Arien Rozelle from Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public...

read more

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

read more