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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

National Historic Site — DC

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.

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  • Read with a RangerWed Aug 26 2026
  • Read with a RangerSat Aug 29 2026

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