Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."
The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family
The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker
The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward
Physical Address:
600 N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address:
3215 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
contact-details
Phone Number: (804) 226-5041 Voice
Email Address: Benjamin_Anderson@nps.gov
Description:
Fees
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
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.
park designation:National Historic Site
Directions:
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.
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
Directions
Operating Hours:
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
The site is closed on Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.
Exceptions:
- Thanksgiving Closure (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
- Christmas Day Closure (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
- New Years Day Closure (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025)
Weather Information:
Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
Activities
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Junior Ranger Program
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Junior Ranger Program
Shopping