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Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic Site. The Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was Bethune’s last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the NCNW spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women.

Map showing location of park.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site to host meeting of site’s Federal Advisory Commission

2024-07-03

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site will host a meeting of its Federal Advisory Commission on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the National Council of Negro Women Headquarters, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20004. This meeting will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation via Microsoft Teams.

Image of the Bethune Memorial on a sunny day with wreaths places at the base of the memorial.

50th anniversary of Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park

2024-06-24

Join the National Park Service at the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park on July 13. The memorial will be rededicated in a ceremony hosted by the National Park Service, with support from the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Bethune-Cookman University.

National Park Service seeks nominations to Federal Advisory Commission for Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

2024-04-09

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking nominations to fill a vacancy on the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Federal Advisory Commission. Appointments to this 15-member Federal Advisory Commission are for terms of four years. Nominations are being accepted through May 2.