Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Historic Site

This history museum and national historic site displays collections of photographs and communication artifacts related to African American Women's history. From 1943 to 1966, this 19th century townhouse served as headquarters for the National Council of Negro Women, founded by educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune. This site also commemorates McLeod Bethune's leadership in black women's rights movements from 1943 to 1949. She was also founder of Bethune-Cookman College in Florida.