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.
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."
The Back Parlor of the Historic Walker Home
The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family
The Library of the Walker House
The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker
The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center
The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward