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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
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Christian And Naomi
January 28, 2022
Designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975, the Maggie Lena Walker House explores the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker, who devoted her life to defeating racism, sexism, and economic oppression — in addition to chartering a bank, a newspaper, and a store 17 years before American women had the right to vote. She fostered Black entrepreneurship when Jim Crow laws threatened African American progress. Location: 600 N 2nd St
Designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975, the Maggie Lena Walker House explores the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker, who devoted her life to defeating racism, sexism, and economic oppression — in addition to chartering a bank, a newspaper, and a store 17 years before American women h…
Patience
January 9, 2020
Maggie Walker was a monumental figure in Richmond's history, a leader in African American rights and culture during the Jim Crow Era.
Dene'T
December 12, 2021
Maggie Lena Walker was an African-American businesswoman and teacher. In 1903, Walker became both the first African American woman to charter a bank and the first African American woman to serve as a bank president.
Allen
March 21, 2018
The Maggie Walker NHS is located north of downtown Richmond, in the city's historically black Jackson Ward neighborhood. It consists of six buildings on the north side of East Leigh Street, including 110 A E. Leigh Street, 112 E. Leigh Street, 114 East Leigh Street, 600 North 2nd Street, and 602 North 2nd Street.[5] Most of these buildings have exteriors reflective of the early 20th century, with their interiors repurposed to house Park Service facilities, including a museum and visitor's center, as well as curatorial spaces. The centerpiece of the site is the Maggie Walker House, a two-story Victorian Gothic brick rowhouse located near the center of the block of East Leigh between 1st and
The Maggie Walker NHS is located north of downtown Richmond, in the city's historically black Jackson Ward neighborhood. It consists of six buildings on the north side of East Leigh Street, including 110 A E. Leigh Street, 112 E. Leigh Street, 114 East Leigh Street, 600 North 2nd Street, and 602 Nor…
Stephen
July 15, 2021
Very cool place to learn about someone so influential and groundbreaking in Richmond.
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600 N 2nd St
Richmond, VA
Jackson Ward