Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

Title: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House Category: Regional Search / North America / United States of America / Washington, DC / Attractions / Historic Buildings Crossed to: Historic Buildings, Homes & Castles Clicks: 4 Listing added: Nov 29, 2008 PageRank: 6/10 Comments: 0

Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest national and international recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, that is now this Historic Site. It was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was her last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women and the Black community.