After spending the day at the NAEYC conference, we took time in the late afternoon to visit the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House. "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. From here, Bethune and the NCNW spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women". Not only was the history very interesting at this site, it was also cool to see the Victorian home as well. The ranger shared much of the history with us in an informal tour and then we explored the home. After leaving the house, we also explored some of the African American history in the Logan Circle Heritage Trail. This little bit of history was a wonderful way to end a busy day! Tomorrow we are off for more D.C. parks!
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