National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
District of Columbia National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
1
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
0
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
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
Posted or updated Sep 8, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Come to the site to obtain a Junior Ranger book and complete it. When you complete it, you can mail or email it and a Park Ranger will sign your certificate and mail your official Junior Ranger badge
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Activities the NPS lists for Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 90 F.
No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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