National Historic Site · VA

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.

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Photos

Maggie L. Walker's home and adjacent buildings
Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."
The back parlor with piano, couch, floor lamp and fireplace
The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family
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
3 red brick, two-story buildings, with a US flag flying and an overcast sky
The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store