Mary Mcleod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is managed by National Park Service and is located near Washington, District of Columbia. 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.
Things to Do at Mary Mcleod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From Baltimore and Points North: Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south to US Route 50 west (which becomes New York Avenue). Take New York Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and continue west. Turn right onto 13th Street. Go one block and turn left onto 'N' Street. Go another block and turn right onto Vermont Avenue. 1318 is one half block up the street on the left. Street parking is limited and restricted. Please read the street signs carefully.
GPS Coordinates: 38.90819100000000, -77.03096700000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (771) 208-1583
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