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July 2025 marks the 161st birthday of Maggie Lena Walker, Richmond's pioneering Black banker, community leader, and a woman of faith, hope, and courage. You are invited to experience two weeks of events, starting July 11, that include community events, volunteer service, special tours and exhibitions commemorating Mrs. Walker's life and legacy. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is partnering with numerous organizations make this celebration happen. The event schedule below contains only events hosted by the park. Partner-led events are forthcoming. 
NPS Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, 600 N. 2nd St.: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The celebration starts with specialized house tours and kids’ activities at Maggie L. Walker NHS. Tours highlight Maggie Walker’s passion for supporting her community as a labor of love through her family, employees and faith. Kids’ activities and crafts honor the 130th anniversary of the Independent Order of St. Luke’s Juvenile Department, founded by Mrs. Walker in 1895. House tours are offered at their regularly scheduled times Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each tour is capped at 10 people and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Kids’ activities are open 10am to 3pm. 
NPS Maggie Lena Walker Memorial Plaza, Broad and Adams Sts.: 9:30 a.m. Maggie L. Walker NHS, 600 N. 2nd St.: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. On July 15, Maggie Walker’s birthday, park rangers offer a Jackson Ward walking tour meeting at the Maggie Lena Walker Memorial Plaza at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, the first floor of Mrs. Walker’s home will be on display as an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
NPS Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, 600 N. 2nd St.: 8:00 a.m. On Saturday, July 19th the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will commemorate Maggie Walker’s birthday with a “Labor of Love” volunteer community service day to perform service projects in the Jackson Ward neighborhood. Volunteers will assemble at 8:00 a.m. in the courtyard of Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. |
Last updated: June 7, 2025