The history and culture of the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site emcompasses a wide variety of people, places, stories and ideas. Each of these areas became part of Maggie L. Walker's life as she became a leading civil rights activist, fraternal leader and enterprising entrepreneur in Richmond, Virginia. Explore the people, places and stories that made Maggie L. Walker who she was.
![]() PeopleThe matrons of the Independent Order of St. Luke are just some of the people who helped Maggie L. Walker during her lifetime ![]() PlacesThe St. Luke Penny Savings Bank is just one of the places that tells the success of Maggie L. Walker ![]() StoriesThe establishment and use of the St. Luke Herald is just one of the stories of Maggie L. Walker's life |
Last updated: September 25, 2020