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Things to do in Maggie L Walker

The National Park Service lists 7 things to do at Maggie L Walker National Historic Site. 7 have no extra fee, 6 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (7) Self-Guided Tours - Walking (2)Bookstore and Park Store (1)Junior Ranger Program (1)Guided Tours (1)Museum Exhibits (1)Park Film (1)
Shelving lined with books, souvenirs, postcards, soaps, and more gifts
Photo: NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

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

Bookstore and Park Store

Cover of green and black booklet with a wooden badge on top
Photo: NPS photo / Maggie L. Walker NHS

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

Junior Ranger Program

The parlor room with a tall lamp, baby grand piano, couch and vase surrounding the room
Photo: NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

Tour Maggie L. Walker's Home

The Maggie L. Walker Historic Home Tour is a guided tour of the home where Maggie L. Walker spent the last 30 years of her life with her family.

45-60 Minutes Reservation required

Guided Tours

two-story house with front porch and balcony
Photo: NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

Virtual House Tour

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Virtual Tour was created in conjunction with the Google Cultural Institute to allow visitors to walk through the home from afar and experience the home of Maggie L. Walker

Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Maggie L. Walker looking forward, fireplace and chair in background
Photo: NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

Virtual Museum Exhibit

The Virtual Exhibit explores the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker (1864-1934), civil rights activist and trailblazing entrepreneur. The beloved African American community leader devoted her life to defeating racism, sexism, and economic oppression.

Pets allowed

Museum Exhibits

movie poster with "Carry On" and an image of a woman behind the text
Photo: NPS Photo/Maggie L. Walker NHS

Watch Carry On

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site park film, Carry On from the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site traces the trials and triumphs of Richmond's pioneering banker and civil rights activist.

Year-round

Park Film

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Maggie L Walker. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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