Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site · VA
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/mawa
- Location
- Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (37.548, -77.437)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Sitetoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun Oct 4Closed
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 7Closed
- Thu Oct 8Closed
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 4:30PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Closure)
Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
1
- Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Jackson Ward Walking Tour60–120 minutes · 13 stops
The Jackson Ward Podcast Walking Tour is a walking tour guided by a podcast that explores the history of the Jackson Ward community in Richmond, Virginia. It visits many different locations relating to life and individuals in Jackson Ward during the early 1900s, including the home of Maggie L. Walker.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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