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Special Event

Event

Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Washington: In Focus

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Exhibition/Show
Guided Tour
Performance
Talk
Virtual/Digital

Description

In celebration of Women's History Month, join Susan McNeill, daughter of famed DC-based photographer, the late Robert H. McNeill, as she discusses her father’s legacy as a go-to photographer of well-known greats in the nation’s capital, including women like Mary McLeod Bethune, Mary Church Terrell, Dorothy Height, and more!

During the open house, guests are welcome to view photos taken by Robert McNeill, listen to period jazz music played on the piano in the historic home’s parlor, take a house tour, and see the site’s new exhibits. 

Reservations Required for McNeill’s talk at 1:00 p.m.  RSVP at BethuneNHS@nps.gov 

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Reservations Required for McNeill’s talk at 1:00 p.m. RSVP at BethuneNHS@nps.gov

Image Gallery

Six woman stand outside the front a building wearing hats, gloves, and fur coats.
A flyer with various images of women and large text.
Six woman stand outside the front a building wearing hats, gloves, and fur coats.
Mary McLeod Bethune and other members of the NCNW.
NPS Photo/NABWH
A flyer with various images of women and large text.
A flyer for NACE 2024 Women's History Month programming.
NPS Photo
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