Maggie L Walker National Historic Site — N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA Hours and Location

600 N. 2nd Street
Richmond, VA   23219Driving Directions
Phone: (804)771-2017(804)771-2017 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/mawa/planyou...

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

From November - February the site closes at 4:30 PM. The site is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Fees
  There is no fee to visit Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site.

About

Determined Spirit

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.

Directions

Traveling north on I-95 take exit 76A, Chamberlayne Avenue, turn left at the light, go to the first light and turn left onto West Leigh Street. Go 3 blocks to 2nd Street; the site is located on the left. Traveling south on I-95, take exit 76B at Belvidere and turn left at the stop sign onto West Leigh Street. Go approximately 8 blocks to 2nd Street; the site is located on the left. Traveling east on I-64: follow directions for traveling south on I-95. Traveling west on I-64: take Downtown/5th Street exit

Weather

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

Permits and Reservations Information