NPS Ranger stands outside holding a book with trees, grass, and blue sky in the background.

Read with a Ranger

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

  • Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

In celebration of National Park Week, kids and youth are welcome to come to the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS on Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 am and read a story with a ranger and complete the site Junior Ranger Booklet to earn a Junior Ranger certificate and badge.

The book that will be read is "Black Hands: Builders of Our Nation" by Carole Boston Weatherford.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Aug 26, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
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