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Maggie L. Walker 160th Birthday Celebration - Day of Service and Other Events
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.547877, -77.437424
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site 600 N. 2nd Street, Richmond VA 23219
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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 13
600 N. 2nd Street, Richmond VA 23219
Volunteer Day of Service
8:00-11:00am
The City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation will commemorate Maggie L. Walker’s birthday by staging a volunteer community service day at the park visitor center at 600 N. 2nd Street. Volunteers will assemble at the park, then be lead by city parks & rec team leaders to engage in service projects in the Jackson Ward neighborhood.
Follow the links below to learn about individual volunteer projects and to sign up to participate:
Tree Care at Abner Clay Park
Jackson Ward Trash Pickup
Gilpin Community Garden
JULY 13
Richmond Public Library, Main Branch auditorium
101 East Franklin St., Richmond VA 23219
"A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker: A Woman for All Seasons"
lecture presented by Elvatrice Parker Belsches.
2:00-4:00pm
Cold refreshments will be served!
Free, register for the event here:
https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/12376274
Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church
614 N. 3rd Street, Richmond VA 23219
Maggie Walker Birthday Workshops and Market Pop Up
12:00-4:00pm
"Money Smart" - Building Legacy
"Let's Get Busy" - Building Entrepeneurs
Entrepeneurs - 6-18 years
FREE VENDOR SPACE
Triva Game
Bethel Reads, "I Got Bank"
Please register for Third Street Bethel AME event at historyroom3@gmail.com
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