Event

A City Changing, Opportunity to Make Friends: Mrs. Bethune in 21st Century Washington

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 38.909270, -77.034220


Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

Description

Join Dr. Ida E. Jones, author of "Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.", for an afternoon presentation on Mrs. Bethune's Scroll of Honor.  As president of the National Council of Negro Women, Mrs. Bethune presented the Scroll of Honor to over 70 women's rights activists, authors, civil rights leaders, and champions of human rights from all races and backgrounds.  Dr. Jones' talk will highlight these historic women and discuss the relevance of Mrs. Bethune's vision today.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

There is limited space, so reservations are recommended.