Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
🚗 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.
Images
Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."
Credit: NPS Photo
The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family
Credit: NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS
The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker
Credit: NPS Photo/Maggie L Walker NHS
The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward
Credit: Maggie L. Walker NHS/Mike Anderson
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Apr 26
Patchy rain nearby
High: 55.9°F | Low: 48.9°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 11.9 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 2.9
Sunrise: 06:20 AM
Sunset: 07:56 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (70%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.6°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 27
Partly Cloudy
High: 69°F | Low: 43.6°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.4
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 07:56 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (79%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 47.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Apr 28
Partly Cloudy
High: 65.3°F | Low: 45.3°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 7.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.5
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 07:57 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 47.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Events
Walking in Maggie Walker's Footsteps: A Women's Wealth & Ownership Symposium
- Build strong financial foundations through budgeting, credit positioning, and debt strategy
- Explore wealth pathways in homeownership, entrepreneurship, and career growth
- Gain hands-on support through credit and capital clinics
- Develop a personal 90-Day Wealth Plan
- Connect with women who are committed to ownership and generational impact
Location: Peoples Bank, 320 N. 1st St., Richmond, VA 23219
Date: Apr 18, 2026 12:00am to Apr 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
600 N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
🏤 Mailing Address:
3215 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
📞 Voice Phone: 804-226-5040
✉️ Email: Benjamin_Anderson@nps.gov