Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond

Name: Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Address: 600 N 2nd St, Richmond, 23219-1312, United States
Telephone: +1 804-771-2017

#63 among attractions in Richmond

Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975. The National Historic Site was established in 1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker, the first woman to serve as president of a bank in the United States. It was built by George W. Boyd, father of physician, Sarah Garland Boyd Jones. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by National Park Service rangers. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'52"N, 77°26'15"W

Address

600 N 2nd StDowntown Richmond (Jackson Ward)Richmond 23219-1312 United States

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+1 804-771-2017

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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, The National, John Marshall House, Gallery5.

~1520 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
8 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
11 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
12 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~1540 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
8 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~250 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
2 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
12 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.5 miSE
History museum, Library
Library of Virginia, Richmond
13 min walk • The Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, is the library agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
~1340 ftNW
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
7 min walk • Museum
~970 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond
5 min walk • Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The church was founded in 1867. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
~1640 ftW
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
8 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
~1820 ftW
37°32'49"N • 77°26'38"W
Visual Art Studio, Richmond
9 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site open?

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Hippodrome Theater, Richmond (2 min walk), Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church, Richmond (2 min walk), Jackson Ward, Richmond (3 min walk), Fraternal Order of Eagles Building, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site:

Bus

J • Lines: 14, 3C (12 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (12 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (27 min walk)