
The National Park Service will celebrate the 144th anniversary of Mary McLeod Bethune’s birth with two FREE public programs.
A book talk will be held on Friday July 5th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. Dr. Rebecca Tuuri will discuss her book, “Strategic Sisterhood: The National Council of Negro Women in the Black Freedom Struggle”.
Saturday July 6th is the return of “Mrs. Bethune’s Washington” Bus Tour. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Guests will visit some of the places Mrs. Bethune frequented during her time as a Washington resident.
Again both events are FREE, LIMITED SEATING for bus tour. Reserve a spot by calling 202-426-5961 or send an email to erica_martin@nps.gov