Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site · DC
Park Closure · Temporarily Closed for Construction
The Council House is closed for the rehabilitation of the home’s exterior and interior and to clean the home’s historic artifacts. The building and grounds will be closed from 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2026 until 9:00 a.m. January 27, 2027
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/mamc
- Location
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (38.908, -77.031)Directions
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Hours
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Sitetoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 4Closed
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS is open to the public for ranger-guided tours Wednesday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.