Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
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Closure
Temporarily Closed for Construction
The Council House is closed for the rehabilitation of the home’s exterior and interior and to clean the home’s historic artifacts. The building and grounds will be closed from 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2026 until 9:00 a.m. January 27, 2027
Hours
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS is open to the public for ranger-guided tours Wednesday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
About this park
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.