CityLens
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Park

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

600 N. 2nd Street

Richmond, VA

Directions

Type

Park

Lens

Landmarks

About this place

Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
Closed

Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.

Directions

Coming west on I-64, take exit 75 to 3rd street, turn right on Leigh St., park on 2nd street. Coming south on I-95, take exit 79 east onto I-64 east to Norfolk, then follow directions coming from the west. Coming east on I-64, take exit 190 to 5th St., Downtown, continue straight on 5th St., turn right on Jackson St., left on 3rd St., right on Leigh St., then right on 2nd St. Coming north on I-95, take exit 76A for Chamberlayne Ave, turn left on Chamberlayne Pkwy, left on Leigh St., then left on 2nd St.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

Related Experiences