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Maggie L. Walker's home and adjacent buildings Photo: NPS Photo

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Virginia

Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women.

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  • LocationRichmond, VA
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursToday: Closed
  • Weather now63°F Clear
  • Alerts No active alerts

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.

Topics
  • African American Heritage
  • Architecture and Building
  • Banking
  • Civil Rights
  • Civil War
  • Reconstruction
  • Social Movements
  • Wars and Conflicts
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  • Women's History
The back parlor with piano, couch, floor lamp and fireplace
The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family — NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS

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  • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Visitor Center

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    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 on…

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    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 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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Hours

Today: Closed · Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Hours details
  • Maggie L. Walker National Historic SiteToday: Closed

    Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.

    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    ThursdayClosed
    Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
    SundayClosed

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

600 N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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Weather & conditions

63°F
Clear · feels like 65°
  • Today 83° 60°
    Sunny
    5% rain
  • Tomorrow 90° 66°
    Sunny
    3% rain
  • Thursday 73° 63°
    Overcast
    31% rain

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What to expect by season

Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.

Photos

  • A room with a wall of full bookcases, chairs and several diplomas on the wall
    The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker — NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS
  • 3 red brick, two-story buildings, with a US flag flying and an overcast sky

Getting There

600 N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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.

Full directions

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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Mailing address: 3215 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223

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