Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House at this address was the longtime headquarters and meeting place of the National Council of Negro Women, which Bethune founded, and is designated a National Historic Site. The site interprets Bethune’s leadership in education, civil rights, and women’s organizing through exhibits and preserved rooms. It holds archival materials and presents educational programming focused on African American history and civic engagement. The property is administered as a historic site with public tours and events.