Event

Mrs. Bethune and the Women's Army Corps 

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Talk

Description

In celebration of Women's History Month, guests will learn about the role of African American women in the military during World War II.  Guests will be allowed to explore historical items associated with the Women’s Army Corps. Park Rangers will be present, dressed in Women’s Army Corps uniforms, and will be able to answer questions and provide historical knowledge.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A woman wearing a dark suit stands and talks with two women wearing military uniforms
A woman wearing a dark suit stands and talks with two women wearing military uniforms
Mary McLeod Bethune talks with WAC officers at their training post in Des Moines, Iowa
NPS / NABWH
Tags: mary mcleod bethune mary mcleod bethune council house national historic site african american women black women's history women's history military history wacs national council of negro women civil rights activism six triple eight womens history month