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.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Maggie L. Walker's stately home was located on a street dubbed "Quality Row."

Maggie L. Walker's home and adjacent buildings

The Back Parlor of the Historic Walker Home

The back parlor served as an entertainment location for the Walker family

The back parlor with piano, couch, floor lamp and fireplace

The Library of the Walker House

The Library served as both a relaxing place and a work place for Mrs. Walker

A room with a wall of full bookcases, chairs and several diplomas on the wall

The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center

The Maggie L. Walker Visitor Center serves as a gateway into Mrs. Walker's life in Jackson Ward

3 red brick, two-story buildings, with a US flag flying and an overcast sky