https://www.nps.gov/mamc News releases from Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/celebrating-a-legacy-150-years-of-mary-mcleod-bethune.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:12:00 EST This summer, the National Park Service (NPS) invites you to a free, accessible and joyful celebration of a towering figure in American history: Mary McLeod Bethune. A champion of education, civil rights and women’s leadership, Bethune was born 150 years ago— and her legacy continues to light the way toward justice and equality. When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park (East Capitol & 11th Streets, Washington, DC) https://www.nps.gov/cahi/learn/news/celebrating-a-legacy-150-years-of-mary-mcleod-bethune.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-national-historic-site-to-host-meeting-of-site-s-federal-advisory-commission.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:18:00 EST Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site will host a meeting of its Federal Advisory Commission on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the National Council of Negro Women Headquarters, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20004. This meeting will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation via Microsoft Teams. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-national-historic-site-to-host-meeting-of-site-s-federal-advisory-commission.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mary-mcleod-bethune-memorial-in-lincoln-park.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:40:00 EST Join the National Park Service at the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park on July 13. The memorial will be rededicated in a ceremony hosted by the National Park Service, with support from the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Bethune-Cookman University. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-mary-mcleod-bethune-memorial-in-lincoln-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-nominations-to-federal-advisory-commission-for-mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking nominations to fill a vacancy on the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Federal Advisory Commission. Appointments to this 15-member Federal Advisory Commission are for terms of four years. Nominations are being accepted through May 2. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-nominations-to-federal-advisory-commission-for-mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,440,786 visitors to national parks in Washington, D.C., spent $973,000,000 in D.C. in 2022. That spending resulted in 9,140 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to D.C.’s economy of $1,144,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/eight-ways-to-celebrate-women-s-history-month-in-your-nearby-national-parks.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:30:00 EST Join the National Park Service (NPS) this March for eight Women’s History Month events. National parks in the D.C. area invite the public to visit, celebrate and learn about the many stories of women’s history that happened right here in the nation’s capital! https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/eight-ways-to-celebrate-women-s-history-month-in-your-nearby-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:28:00 EST National Capital Parks-East has resumed issuing permits for demonstrations and special events. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-resumes-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/celebrate-black-history-month-where-it-began.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:13:00 EST The National Park Service commemorates Black History Month with five special programs at Carter G. Woodson Home NHS and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/celebrate-black-history-month-where-it-began.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:47:00 EST On Aug. 25, national parks in greater Washington invite the public to join a nationwide commemoration to honor and remember the enslaved Africans brought to Virginia’s Point Comfort, now part of Fort Monroe National Monument, in 1619. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-parks-in-greater-washington-d-c-commemorate-the-first-landing-of-enslaved-africans-in-english-occupied-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-mrs-bethune-s-washington-on-the-road-with-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is taking its annual celebration of Mary McLeod Bethune on the road for a second year! As an influential figure in the civil rights movement and an internationally renowned educator and political leader, Mary McLeod Bethune frequented important sites across Washington, D.C., including President's Park, the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site and Lincoln Park. The National Park Service invites you on a bus tour to explore these historic places and celebrate the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-mrs-bethune-s-washington-on-the-road-with-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/bethunebustour.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:20:00 EST Celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune's 143rd birthday and legacy on an air-conditioned tour of some of key sites she visited while advocating for civil rights. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/bethunebustour.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-second-round-of-nominations-to-federal-advisory-commission-for-the-mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-national-historic-site.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:00:00 EST The National Park Service is again seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Advisory Commission. Appointments to the 15-member federal advisory commission serve terms of four years. Written nominations are being accepted until June 30, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-second-round-of-nominations-to-federal-advisory-commission-for-the-mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/federal-advisory-commission.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2014 05:46:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the advisory commission for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. Appointments to the 15-member federal advisory commission serve terms of four years. Written nominations are being accepted until September 8, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/federal-advisory-commission.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-courageous-women.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:42:00 EST During National Park Week, April 19-27, the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and the Watha T. Daniel DC Public Library will highlight important events involving the efforts of a collective of women that crossed party lines and religious practices in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-courageous-women.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/archives-relocate-to-museum-resource-center.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will relocate the National Archives for Black Women’s History collection from Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site to the NPS’s Museum Resource Center in Landover, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/archives-relocate-to-museum-resource-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-womens-history-month.htm Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:07:00 EST As educators, humanitarians, activists and leaders, Mary McLeod Bethune, Maggie Walker, Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman shaped the course of American history. Three nearby national parks will commemorate these and other inspirational women with events in DC, Maryland and Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/celebrate-womens-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/if-this-hat-could-talk-remembering-dr-dorothy-irene-height.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:53:00 EST Junior Ranger Program: “If this Hat Could Talk” Remembering - Dr. Dorothy Irene Height https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/if-this-hat-could-talk-remembering-dr-dorothy-irene-height.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-nhs-celebrates-black-history-month.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:58:00 EST Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS Celebrates Black History Month https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/mary-mcleod-bethune-council-house-nhs-celebrates-black-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/public-meetings-on-carter-g-woodson-home-nhs-general-management-plan.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:38:00 EST Public Meetings On Carter G Woodson Home NHS General Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/public-meetings-on-carter-g-woodson-home-nhs-general-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/african-american-history-month-events.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:07:00 EST National Park Service Celebrates African American History Month https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/african-american-history-month-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/dupont-kalorama-museum-walk-weekend.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/dupont-kalorama-museum-walk-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-to-host-open-house.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST National Capital Parks-East to Host Open House https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-capital-parks-east-to-host-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-recognizes-womens-history-month.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Sites will recognize Women’s History Month through the following events tailored to the National Women’s History Month theme “Our History is Our Strength.” https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/news/national-park-service-recognizes-womens-history-month.htm