Eastern National Bookstore
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site bookstore is located in the visitor center and is operated by our cooperating association, Eastern National.
Year-round
National Historic Site
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Virginia National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Jackson Ward Walking Tour
The Jackson Ward Walking Tour is a self-guided audio tour exploring the history of the Jackson Ward community in Richmond, Virginia.
60-90 Minutes Pets allowed
Maggie L. Walker Junior Ranger Program
The Maggie L. Walker Junior Ranger booklet has 16 different activities to complete, ranging from crosswords and fill in the blanks to poetry writing and more! Each person who completes a Junior Ranger book earns the exclusive Maggie L.
Year-round Pets allowed
See all 7 things to do in Maggie L Walker →
Activities the NPS lists for Maggie L Walker.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Group tours by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 804-226-5040
- [email protected]
- Address
- 600 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Coordinates
- 37.5478, -77.4375· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed | (804) 226-5040 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/mawa/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.