The parlor room with a tall lamp, baby grand piano, couch and vase surrounding the room
45-60 Minutes

Tour Maggie L. Walker's Home

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

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. The tour consists of the park film and a 40-minute journey through the home exploring both floors and most rooms in the house.

Ranger-guided tours of Maggie L. Walker's home are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., with each tour lasting approximately one hour. Tours begin at our Visitor Center at 600 N. 2nd St., with a viewing of our 20-minute orientation film, "Carry On," and end with a tour of Walker's home on E. Leigh St., around the corner from the Visitor Center. Each tour will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 10 people per tour. Group tours for 10 or more people are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Two weeks' notice is required. To make a group tour reservation, please e-mail.

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Duration

45-60 Minutes

Duration Details

The tour consists of a 20-minute orientation film followed by a 40-minute Ranger-guided tour of the home.

Fees Apply

No

Accessibility

The tour of the Maggie L. Walker tour takes place on both stories of the home. The lower floor is accessible with a ramp to access the back door, however, the second floor is not accessible because of a narrow staircase. In lieu of access to the second floor, a book is available back at the visitor center that shows the upstairs rooms and the ranger at the visitor center can answer questions and guide through the book.

Pets

No

Reservations

Yes — Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people.

Age Info

Open to people of all ages.

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