Maggie L Walker National Historic Site • Virginia

Maggie L. Walker's home and adjacent buildings

The back parlor with piano, couch, floor lamp and fireplace

A room with a wall of full bookcases, chairs and several diplomas on the wall

3 red brick, two-story buildings, with a US flag flying and an overcast sky

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.

Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."
NPS Photo

The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family
NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS

The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker
NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS

The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward
Maggie L. Walker NHS/Mike Anderson

Portrait of Maggie L. Walker as an adult

Explore Maggie L. Walker's Life

Learn about Maggie L. Walker's life as a civil rights leader, bank president and education leader in Jim-Crow Richmond Virginia

The Maggie L. Walker NHS with snow and ice on the bushes and sidewalk

Learn about House Tours and More!

Learn how to take a house tour and all the other activities you can do when you visit.

Picture of Maggie L. Walker in a chair with an attached desk

Delve into the Park Online

Enjoy the National Historic Site from the comfort of your own home through photos, videos, social media and more!

Group of Rangers posing for a photo

Maggie Walker's 162nd Birthday

Two days of special tours, and a cemetery clean-up event will celebrate Maggie Walker's 162nd birthday in July 2026. Learn more here.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Richmond, VA 23223

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