Tour Maggie L. Walker's Home

The guided tour explores the different rooms of Maggie L. Walker's Home

NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

Ranger-guided tours of Maggie L. Walker's home are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., with each tour lasting approximately one hour. Tours begin at our Visitor Center at 600 N. 2nd St., with a viewing of our 20-minute orientation film, "Carry On," and end with a tour of Walker's home on E. Leigh St., around the corner from the Visitor Center. Each tour will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 10 people per tour.

Group tours for 10 or more people are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Two weeks' notice is required. To make a group tour reservation, please e-mail.

Details

Duration

45-60 Minutes

The tour consists of a 20-minute orientation film followed by a 40-minute Ranger-guided tour of the home.

Activity

Guided Tours

Age(s)

Open to people of all ages.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

Yes

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people.

Accessibility Information

The tour of the Maggie L. Walker tour takes place on both stories of the home. The lower floor is accessible with a ramp to access the back door, however, the second floor is not accessible because of a narrow staircase. In lieu of access to the second floor, a book is available back at the visitor center that shows the upstairs rooms and the ranger at the visitor center can answer questions and guide through the book.