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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Site Index
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Contact Us 03-October-2005
Frequently Asked Questions 03-October-2005
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site 03-October-2005
The Parlor of the Council House 29-January-2007
For Kids
Be A Junior Ranger 18-August-2006
For Kids 18-August-2006
Park Fun 18-August-2006
For Teachers
Curriculum Materials 16-November-2007
Distance Learning Opportunities 18-August-2006
For Teachers 18-August-2006
Guest Speakers 18-August-2006
Lesson Plans & Teacher Guides 16-November-2007
Teaching With Historic Places Curriculum 16-November-2007
History & Culture
Collections 05-October-2005
History & Culture 05-October-2005
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) 05-October-2005
National Archives for Black Women's History 05-October-2005
Painting of Mary McLeod Bethune 01-February-2007
People 05-October-2005
Places 05-October-2005
Park Management
Management 05-October-2005
Our Staff & Offices 05-October-2005
Photos & Multimedia
Photos & Multimedia 28-September-2006
Virtual Tour of the Council House 29-January-2007
Plan Your Visit
Directions 05-October-2005
Fees & Reservations 05-October-2005
Maps 22-July-2006
Operating Hours & Seasons 05-October-2005
Plan Your Visit 04-October-2005
Schedule Of Events 04-October-2005
Things To Do 04-October-2005
Support Your Park
Bookstore 18-August-2006
Support Your Park 18-August-2006
Volunteer 18-August-2006
The Liberty Ship SS Harriet Tubman about to be launched.  

Did You Know?
In 1944, Mary McLeod Bethune, president of the National Council of Negro Women, lobbied the United States Maritime Commission to build a Liberty Ship bearing the name of Harriet Tubman. The NCNW raised two million dollars to build this vessel in Tubman's honor.

Last Updated: February 06, 2007 at 10:57 EST