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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Virginia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
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…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Watch Carry On
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site park film, Carry On from the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site traces the trials…
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center with indoor exhibits and park store is open Friday-Saturday. See the park event calendar for upcoming events. Group tours by appointment only…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
