• Council House Front Door

    Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

    National Historic Site DC

For Kids

The National Park Service offers a number of opportunities for young people all ages to learn more about the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. In addition to our Junior Ranger program, we also have Student Packets available for students who have been assigned school projects on Mary McLeod Bethune to provide more information on her life and accomplishments.

Did You Know?

Vatican City

In 1927, Pope Pius XI granted Mary McLeod Bethune an audience at the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, during her tour of Europe.