Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site facts for kids
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Maggie Lena Walker House
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U.S. National Historic Landmark District
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Maggie L. Walker House
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 Location in Virginia
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| Location | 110A E. Leigh St., Richmond, Virginia |
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| Built | 1909 |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| Website | Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site |
| Part of | Jackson Ward Historic District (ID76002187) |
| NRHP reference No. | 75002100 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 12, 1975 |
| Designated NHL | May 15, 1975 |
| Designated NHS | November 10, 1978 |
| Designated NHLDCP | 1976 |
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a special place in Richmond, Virginia. It tells the amazing story of Maggie L. Walker (1867–1934). She was the first woman in the United States to become president of a bank.
This historic site protects her beautiful home. It has been carefully restored to look just as it did when she lived there. You can even see her original furniture and belongings. Park rangers offer tours to help visitors learn about her life.
Discover the Maggie L. Walker House
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is located in Jackson Ward. This part of Richmond is known for its rich African-American history. The site includes several buildings on East Leigh Street.
These buildings help tell Maggie Walker's story. Some of them now hold a museum and a visitor center. Here, you can learn more about her life and achievements.
Exploring Her Historic Home
The main part of the site is Maggie Walker's house. It is a two-story brick house built in a style called Victorian Gothic. It has a lovely porch and sunroom at the front.
Inside, the house is filled with items that belonged to Maggie Walker. It looks just like it did in the 1920s and 1930s. Her family gave the house and its contents to the American people in 1979. This allows everyone to experience a piece of history.
Who Was Maggie L. Walker?
Maggie Walker was born in 1867, the daughter of a former slave. She grew up to be a very important African-American businesswoman and civil rights leader. She worked hard to help her community.
In 1902, she founded the St. Luke's Penny Savings Bank. This made her the first woman in the United States to be a bank president. She also helped the NAACP, an important civil rights group. Maggie Walker also supported schools for African-American girls in Richmond.
