An Unlikely Alliance: The Friendship of Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt
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Special Event
Join the National Park Service as we celebrate Women’s History Month by taking a closer look at the friendship of two first ladies—Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt! Join us as author, historian, and adviser to Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Allida Black, shares never-before heard stories of the relationship between these two American heroines.
The program will include music on the piano in the parlor and special house tours.
Reservations Required. RSVP at BethuneNHS@nps.gov
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Schedule
Date:
Mar 22, 2024
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Event Type
- Children’s Program
- Guided Tour
- Performance
- Talk
- Virtual/Digital
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