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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Things To Do
 
Maggie Walker and others in front of Mrs. Walker's house.
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Maggie Walker used her home as the backdrop of numerous portraits.
 

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site offers activities throughout the year. A highlight is the annual birthday celebration for Maggie L. Walker on or about July 15. Click on the "Special Events" link and search our events database to find out more.

In addition to guided tours of Mrs. Walker's home, the park also offers special children's activities in the form of its Junior Ranger booklet. Click on the "For Kids" link above for more information.

Maggie Walker sitting in her wheel chair  

Did You Know?
Mrs. Walker’s partial paralysis, brought on by diabetes, forced her to be confined to a wheelchair. Not one to let anything slow her down, she converted a chair by adding metal wheels.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST