https://www.nps.gov/mawa News releases from Maggie L Walker National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-the-161st-birthday-of-maggie-l-walker.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:42:00 EST uly 2025 marks the 161st birthday of Maggie Lena Walker, Richmond's pioneering Black banker, community leader, and a woman of faith, hope and courage. July 11-20 the public is invited to experience a series of community events, volunteer service, special tours and exhibitions commemorating her life and legacy. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site hosts the birthday celebration in partnership with the descendants of Maggie L. Walker, St. Luke Legacy Center, Library of Virginia, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities and many more community partners. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-the-161st-birthday-of-maggie-l-walker.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-the-160th-birthday-of-maggie-l-walker.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:41:00 EST July 2024 marks the 160th birthday of Maggie Lena Walker, Richmond's pioneering Black banker, community leader, and a woman of faith, hope, and courage. The public is invited to experience a series of events over two weeks to include art, community events, volunteer service, special tours and presentations commemorating her life and legacy. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site hosts the two-week 160th Maggie L. Walker birthday celebration in partnership with the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, Gallery 5, Richmond Public Schools, Richmond Public Library, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities and Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-the-160th-birthday-of-maggie-l-walker.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/mlw-159th-birthday-celebration.htm Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:28:00 EST On Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16 Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Black History Museum, the City of Richmond, and Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/mlw-159th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/scott-is-super.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/scott-is-super.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/financial-literacy-2023.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:35:00 EST On Saturday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m., Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, in partnership with RVA Financial, will host a program on financial literacy. “Tipping the Scale Toward Financial Justice: Financial Literacy Then and Now” will explore the history of financial literacy as a means of empowering communities. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/financial-literacy-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/administrative-history-presentation.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:21:00 EST The Maggie L. Walker NHS teams up with the Library of Virginia to host a public presentation on the site's recently completed administrative history, authored by Megan Taylor Shockley. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/administrative-history-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/new-education-videos-for-1st-and-4th-graders.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:27:00 EST Just in time for the start of a new school year, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, working with Morgan Avery McCoy Inc., will unveil two new education films for teachers to use to talk about Maggie Walker’s life and the time period in which she lived. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/new-education-videos-for-1st-and-4th-graders.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/2022-birthday-celebration.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:45:00 EST The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is excited to announce plans for its upcoming birthday celebration of Maggie L. Walker in partnership with the Black History Museum, and the City of Richmond. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/2022-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-youth-summer-leadership-institute-2022.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:25:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites up to 14 area high school students to participate in its 13th annual Summer Youth Leadership Institute. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-youth-summer-leadership-institute-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/-matinee-with-miss-maggie-2022.htm Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:34:00 EST To commemorate Black History Month, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site will again host its popular “Matinee with Miss Maggie” program.  Due to the pandemic, the program will be held virtually on Saturday, February 19, with the film beginning at 1 pm followed by a discussion.  This online event is free and open to the public.  https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/-matinee-with-miss-maggie-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-seeks-talented-teens-for-summer-leadership-institute.htm Thu, 13 May 2021 09:40:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites area high school students ages 14-18 to apply for a spot in its free, selective virtual Summer Youth Leadership Institute. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-seeks-talented-teens-for-summer-leadership-institute.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/major-collection-of-rare-african-american-archives-donated-to-national-park-service.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:26:00 EST A large, private collection of century-old documents from the desk of Civil Rights icon Maggie Lena Walker is now public, thanks to a generous donation from Margaret Stallings and family. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/major-collection-of-rare-african-american-archives-donated-to-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-commemorate-the-birthday-of-martin-luther-king-jr-with-free-admission-and-special-events.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:54:00 EST National Parks Commemorate the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. with Free Admission and Special Events https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-commemorate-the-birthday-of-martin-luther-king-jr-with-free-admission-and-special-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-s-155th-birthday-celebration.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:20:00 EST On Saturday, July 13, 2019, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and the City of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie Lena Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-s-155th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:25:00 EST On Saturday, July 13, 2019, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and the City of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie Lena Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/doyle-sapp-named-superintendent.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:21:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Doyle Sapp as the next superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/doyle-sapp-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-nhs-hosts-special-program-in-honor-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:52:00 EST In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites the public to a special program celebrating the city’s unique and diverse history. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-nhs-hosts-special-program-in-honor-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/partnership-with-google-cultural-institute.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:37:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is one of 36 National Parks featured in the Google Cultural Institute, a digital platform which makes hundreds of historically and culturally significant objects available online. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/partnership-with-google-cultural-institute.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/matinees-2016.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2016 07:08:00 EST To commemorate Black History Month, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is hosting a film series titled “Matinees with Miss Maggie” each Saturday in February at 1 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/matinees-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/public-meeting-foundation-document.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2016 08:15:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to a foundation document meeting that will guide future planning and management at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/public-meeting-foundation-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/holiday2010.htm Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/holiday2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/heritageday10.htm Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/heritageday10.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/winter-hours.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/public-lands-day-2009.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/public-lands-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/birthday2009.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/birthday2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/naacp-2009.htm Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/naacp-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/film-event.htm Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/film-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/xmas-2008.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to celebrate the holidays at Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, in Historic Jackson Ward, on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/xmas-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/july-12.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/july-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/st-luke-clean-up.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/st-luke-clean-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/holiday-closure.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/holiday-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/superintendent.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/christmas-2007.htm Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST On Saturday, December 8 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the National Park Service invites the public to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas Open House and to experience some of Maggie L. Walker's holiday customs. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/christmas-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/make-and-take.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site invites children of elementary school-age to participate in its new summer activity “Make-it and Take-it Thursdays.” Reservations are required. Call 804-771-2017 ext. 23 for more information https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/make-and-take.htm https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-birthday.htm Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST A special birthday celebration to commemorate Maggie L. Walker’s birthday will be held on July 15, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at Third Street Bethel AME Church located at 616 North 3rd Street. https://www.nps.gov/mawa/learn/news/maggie-birthday.htm