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Maggie L. Walker National Historic SiteBuildings on Leigh Street, Maggie Walker's home has green and white striped awnings.
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Change in Operating Hours

Operating hours will change to 9:00 to 4:30, Monday through Saturday, beginning December 1.
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Nickels to Dollars

Richmond, VA. is home to many famous Americans including one of the nation’s great entrepreneurial spirits, Maggie Lena Walker. Come visit her home in the Jackson Ward community. Through exhibits and guided tours you will experience the life of this great African American woman, who was born during slavery and achieved success despite segregation and the limited opportunities offered to her race.

 
Ranger with kids in new bank exhibit.

Plan Your Visit

Begin here to learn how to visit Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site.
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Visitors at the water table at Maggie Walker birthday celebration.

Schedule of Events

Special programs and events are scheduled throughout the year. Click on "more" to go to the park's events listing.
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Book filled shelves and white couches in Mrs. Walker's library.

Photo Gallery

Learn about Maggie L. Walker through photographs of herself, her family and friends and her business colleagues.
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Maggie L. Walker

History And Culture

Who was Maggie L. Walker? Find out by clicking "more."
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
3215 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223

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Phone

Visitor Information
(804) 771-2017 ext. 23

Fax

(804) 771-2226

Climate

Summer--hot and humid; Winter--mild
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Elizabeth Van Lew, abolitionist and Union spy  

Did You Know?
In 1864 or 1865 Maggie Walker was born in the Richmond, Virginia home of Elizabeth Van Lew, a staunch abolitionist and famous spy for the North. Maggie’s mother worked for Van Lew as a housekeeper.

Last Updated: January 12, 2009 at 10:32 EST