Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
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Maggie L Walker National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1 day
- Don't miss
- Tour Maggie L. Walker's Home
- Nearby city
- Richmond, VA
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About Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
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.
Operating Hours
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
- SundayClosed
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Planning Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Maggie L Walker National Historic Site. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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