{"id":291,"date":"2024-10-25T20:17:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T20:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villa-lewaro.masaiinteractive.net\/?page_id=291"},"modified":"2024-11-20T17:04:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:04:45","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villa-lewaro.masaiinteractive.net\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_module_preset=&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/villa-lewaro.masaiinteractive.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Villa-Lewaro-1924-Terrace-200-dpi-aleliabundles.com-9-10-2015.jpeg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8%||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.selector {||  position: relative;||}||||.selector::before {||  content: %22%22;||  position: absolute;||  top: 0;||  left: 0;||  right: 0;||  bottom: 0;||  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);||  z-index: 1;||}||||.selector .et_pb_row {||  position: relative;||  z-index: 2;||}||||.selector .et_pb_column {||  position: relative;||  z-index: 2;||}||||.selector .et_pb_module {||  position: relative;||  z-index: 2;||}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Villa Lewaro 1924 Terrace 200 dpi (aleliabundles.com) 9-10-2015&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Explore the Legacy of Villa Lewaro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Unveiling the History and Heritage&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0504de1e-f5ff-4281-ba60-cbbe4edf98bc&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Villa Lewaro, the iconic estate of Madam C. 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Please check our visiting hours and schedule your tour in advance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the current preservation efforts at Villa Lewaro?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing preservation efforts focus on maintaining the estate&#8217;s historical integrity while enhancing its educational and cultural offerings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can I support Villa Lewaro&#8217;s preservation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550abe5c-b505-4d6b-adc7-570bd7cc1217&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can support Villa Lewaro by donating to our preservation fund or volunteering for various initiatives aimed at maintaining this historic site.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Who was Madam C. 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J. Walker, an influential African-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. Built in 1918, this grand estate symbolizes her extraordinary journey from poverty to becoming the first female self-made millionaire in America. Walker&#8217;s legacy endures through her innovative beauty products and her commitment to social change, making Villa Lewaro a beacon of inspiration and empowerment.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Nestled in Irvington, New York, Villa Lewaro reflects the opulence and ambition of its owner, Madam C. J. Walker. Designed by Vertner Tandy, the first licensed African-American architect in New York, the estate served as a gathering place for prominent figures in the African-American community. 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J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in the United States. Constructed in 1918, this grand estate was not only a luxurious home but also a symbol of empowerment and success for African-American women during a time of significant racial and gender barriers. Walker&#8217;s innovative approach to beauty and hair care for Black women paved the way for future generations, making Villa Lewaro a beacon of hope and progress.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Madam C. J. 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