Maggie Walker 160th Birthday Celebration - First Friday Kickoff
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. You are invited to experience two weeks of art, community events, volunteer service, and special tours, exhibits, & presentations commemorating her life and legacy.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site has partnered 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 to host a two week birthday celebration. See the full schedule of events below.
JULY 5
Maggie Lena Walker Memoria Plaza
W. Broad St & N. Adams St, Richmond, VA 23220
First Friday Birthday Kickoff
5:00-6:00pm
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia will kick off the Maggie Walker birthday celebration with a gathering at the Maggie Walker statue plaza on Broad Street and an historical/storytelling program and parade from the plaza to Gallery 5.
Speakers will include Melvin Jones, for Maggie Walker alumni,
Faithe Norrell for the Black History Museum & Cultural Center, and
Liza Mickens for the Maggie Walker family.
JULY 5
Gallery 5, 200 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220
6:00-11:00pm
Music and MC entertainment on the Gallery 5 stage by the Love Movement,
Axt Museum, and
Big Fancy
Maggie Walker 160th Birthday Student Art Show
5:00-11:00pm
Student art show featuring works inspired by the life and legacy of Maggie Walker, by artists from Bellevue Elementary School, Armstrong High School, and the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, as well as other original art.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Gallery 5 200 W. Marshall Street, Richmond VA 23220
Latitude and Longitude 37.547597, -77.442821
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Contact Information
Nathan Hall
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Event Type
- Children’s Program
- Exhibition/Show
- Partner Program