Program - Celebrate Women's History Month at Mary McLeod Bethune National Historic Site
Location
March 1-31
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tours on the hour
Women’s history is celebrated every day at the Council House! Hear
interpretive rangers make the story of Mary McLeod Bethune come alive and learn why Bethune was one of the first African American women leaders to recognize the need to preserve historical records, especially those pertaining to African American women. For groups of 15 or more, please call for reservations.
Thursday March 17
1:00 p.m.
Join the NPS for a discussion and book signing with Cheryl A. Smith on her book titled: “Market Women Black Women Entrepreneurs: Past, Present, and Future.” This book discussion will help to empower women to embrace business ownership as a career field.
Thursday March 24
1:00 p.m.
Join the NPS for a discussion and book signing with Carla L. Peterson on her book titled: “Black Gotham: A Family History of African Americans in Nineteenth Century New York City.” This book discussion will help to share a groundbreaking personal account of an elite African American New York family set during the nineteenth century.
Thursday, March 31
1:00 p.m.
Join the NPS for a discussion and book signing with Tracye Lynn McQuirter on her book titled, “By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight, and Look Phat.” This book discussion will help to share the benefits of healthy eating habits.
Saturdays, March 12 and 26
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Learn more about the National Archives of Black Women’s History at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS and see the special collection.
Contact Information
Phone: 202-673-2402
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