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Contact: Andrea DeKoter
RICHMOND, Va. – Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites area high school students ages 14-18 to apply for a spot in its free, selective Summer Youth Leadership Institute. Now in its thirteenth year, the 2022 institute will meet at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a recognition ceremony held on Friday, July 15.
Sponsored by the National Park Service, the Leadership Institute provides a program for teens interested in developing leadership skills, meeting with community leaders, and charting a course for future success. Developed in conjunction with educators from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, the program curriculum is designed to engage students in discussions about what it means to be a leader and an involved citizen. This year’s program will be limited to 20 participants to ensure small group interaction.
Superintendent Doyle Sapp noted that the program has worked with more than 100 students since it began, several of whom have returned to help mentor their successors. “We are thrilled to welcome everyone back in person for what promises to be another exciting program,” said Sapp. “Mrs. Walker’s life continues to inspire generations of leaders, and we look forward to meeting these promising young people.”
High school students who would like to apply for a spot in the program can download an application at http://www.nps.gov/mawa. Forms indicating interest in attending this year’s institute need to be submitted by Friday, May 13, by mail, email, fax, or by dropping them off at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, located at 600 N 2nd Street in Richmond.
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of America's first African American woman to charter a bank and serve as its president. Born during the last year of the American Civil War, Maggie Walker lived in Richmond her entire life—more than 70 years—and as a fully engaged citizen she courageously challenged racial discrimination and gender bias through her work with the Independent Order of St. Luke, and other local and national organizations. One of her earliest leadership roles in the Order was as Grand Matron of the Juvenile Department, helping young people learn self-discipline, self-help, and selflessness, and grooming young leaders who knew the importance of helping others and their communities.
Additional information, including current operating hours, is available on the web at www.nps.gov/mawa or www.Facebook.com/MaggieLWalkerNHS.
Last updated: April 21, 2022