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Maggie L. Walker NHS to close on Mondays
Please note that, effective March 11, 2013, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site will be closed on Mondays, in addition to its regular Sunday closures. More »
Management
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The staff at Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site is committed to preserving the inspirational story of Maggie L. Walker for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Designation: National Register of Historic Places - May 12, 1975 National Historic Landmark - May 15, 1975 National Historic Site - November 10, 1978 Public Law 95/625 was signed into law on November 10, 1978 designating the home of Maggie L. Walker a National Historic Site. To read more, please click on the link below. The information pertaining to the designation of the Maggie L. Walker NHS is contained in Section 511, page 44. |
Did You Know?
The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank issued 625 mortgages to black families in its first years of operation, remarkable for a time when it was extremely difficult for African Americans to receive mortgages from other banks.