Community, Preservation and Perseverance: The History of the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Join us at the Library for a talk by historian Megan Taylor Shockley about the key developments in the history of the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. From the beginning of its story as a potential historic site, the former home of renowned bank president and civil rights leader Maggie Walker has benefited from the vision of local community leaders and National Park Service staff. Throughout the last few decades, staff and community collaboration has positioned the Walker house as an example of successful partnerships to promote the history of Maggie Walker beyond the boundaries of Richmond and throughout the world.
Historian Megan Taylor Shockley, who authored the administrative history for the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, helped design and coordinate the public history program at Clemson University.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Klaczynski at elizabeth.klaczynski@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3536.
This is a free event. Registration is required.
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- Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
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