About Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The site will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for reserved group tours, and Fridays and Saturdays for walk-ins only. The site is closed on Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.
Activities
Getting There
Coming west on I-64, take exit 75 to 3rd street, turn right on Leigh St., park on 2nd street. Coming south on I-95, take exit 79 east onto I-64 east to Norfolk, then follow directions coming from the west. Coming east on I-64, take exit 190 to 5th St., Downtown, continue straight on 5th St., turn right on Jackson St., left on 3rd St., right on Leigh St., then right on 2nd St. Coming north on I-95, take exit 76A for Chamberlayne Ave, turn left on Chamberlayne Pkwy, left on Leigh St., then left on 2nd St.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Maggie L. Walker Junior Ranger Program
The Maggie L. Walker Junior Ranger booklet has 16 different activities to complete, ranging from crosswords and fill in the…
Tour Maggie L. Walker's Home
The Maggie L. Walker Historic Home Tour is a guided tour of the home where Maggie L. Walker spent the…
Jackson Ward Walking Tour
The Jackson Ward Walking Tour is a self-guided audio tour exploring the history of the Jackson Ward community in Richmond,…
Eastern National Bookstore
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site bookstore is located in the visitor center and is operated by our cooperating…
Virtual House Tour
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Virtual Tour was created in conjunction with the Google Cultural Institute to allow…
Virtual Museum Exhibit
The Virtual Exhibit explores the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker (1864-1934), civil rights activist and trailblazing entrepreneur. The…
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center with indoor exhibits and park store is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for reserved group tours, and Fridays and Saturdays, from…
Hours: The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center is currently open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for reserved group tours, and Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., for walk-ins only. Guided tours of Walker's home begin here, with tours on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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