Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Maggie L Walker National Historic Site adventure.
Want to get up close and personal with a pillar of African American history? Visit the Richmond home of Maggie Lena Walker. A civil rights leader in the Jim Crow era, this tough woman left behind a legacy.
Among her (many) accomplishments, Walker was the first female founder and president of a chartered bank. This historic site in the heart of downtown Richmond is a tribute to her life and work during a time rife with civil rights struggle.
Park rangers lead visitors through the restored two-story residence several times a day. With its collection of Walker family artifacts, this place quickly transports you to the 1930s. The historic site also features a visitor center, which details Walker's life and the role Richmond played in her endeavors.
If you have some spare time, walk through the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. A podcast tour brings the old segregation-era buildings to life. If you don't have an iPod, the visitor center can lend you one.
You can easily see this historic site in a single afternoon, but don't let that fool you. It's impossible not to come away from this landmark feeling inspired by Walker's courage and spirit.