Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Protected park · DC, USA

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site in DC, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Limits: Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
⚠ Park closure: Temporarily Closed for Construction: 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
Getting there: From Baltimore and Points North: Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south to US Route 50 west (which becomes New York Avenue). Take New York Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and continue west. Turn right onto 13th Street. Go one block and turn left onto 'N' Street. Go another block and turn right onto Vermont Avenue. 1318 is one half block up the street on the left. Street parking is limited and restricted. Please read the street signs carefully.
Weather & when to go: 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. Humidity is usually high. Be prepared and drink plenty of water. There is a water fountain in the visitor center. Fall: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Humidity can remain high in the earlier part of the season.
Visitor center: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

1 restroom, 1 visitor information.