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National Historic Site · DC
Partially closed
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is partially closed.
Why this statusTemporarily Closed for Construction
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic Site.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- DC
- Nearest town
- Washington
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About Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic Site. The Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was Bethune’s last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the NCNW spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women.
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Visitor info
Address1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hours| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Getting thereFrom Baltimore and Points North: Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south to US Route 50 west (which becomes New York Avenue). Take New York Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and continue west. Turn right onto 13th Street. Go one block and turn left onto 'N' Street. Go another block and turn right onto Vermont…
How we read this status
We derive Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Temporarily Closed for Construction Full method: how we check park status.