Learn more about Maggie L. Walker, one of America’s pioneer civil rights activists who grew in recognition and acclaim during the Jim Crow era. The commander of a fraternal organization named the Order of St Luke, Maggi Lena Walker is credited for helping the IOSL grow to more than 100,000 members across 24 states, and for leading them in a manner that boosted racial pride, created advancements for women, and helped uplift the economy. The historic site preserves the family home of Maggie Walker, where she and her family lived from 1905 until her passing in 1934. By 1978, the home became a national historic site and is today regularly visited. Visitors can see Ms. Walker’s belongings, the original furnishings of the home, and learn many stories from her legacy.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, 600 N 2nd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Phone: 804-771-2017

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