Mary McLeod Bethune Home facts for kids
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Mary McLeod Bethune Home
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The home in March, 2011
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 Location in Volusia County
Location in Florida
Location in the United States
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| Location | Daytona Beach, Florida |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1904 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000655 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1974 |
| Designated NHL | December 2, 1974 |
The Mary McLeod Bethune Home is a special historic house in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is located on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. This house was the home of Mary McLeod Bethune from 1913 until she passed away in 1955. She was a very important African-American educator and a leader in civil rights.
The house was built in the early 1900s. In 1974, it was named a United States National Historic Landmark. This means it is a place that is very important to the history of the United States. Today, the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation takes care of the house. It is open to visitors as a historic house museum.
About the Bethune Home
The Mary McLeod Bethune Home is on the northeast side of the Bethune-Cookman University campus. It is a simple two-story house made of wood. The house has a classic American Foursquare style. This means it has a square shape with a hip roof and a porch across the front.
Why the House is Important
The house itself is not famous for its design. However, it is very important because of who lived there. A brick part was added in 1953. This part holds many important papers and documents from the Bethune Foundation.
The house was built around 1904 or 1905. The Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School bought it in 1913. This school is now Bethune-Cookman University. The school bought the house for Mary McLeod Bethune to live in. She was the founder of the school.
Mary McLeod Bethune's Legacy
Mary McLeod Bethune was born to parents who had been enslaved. She became famous across the country for successfully starting her school. She played a huge role in improving education and civil rights. This was especially true between World War I and World War II.
She was a close friend of Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She even advised President Roosevelt during his time in office in the 1930s.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation was started in 1953. Its goal was to keep her memory and work alive. This foundation now takes care of the house. The house is usually open to the public. Visitors can learn about Mary McLeod Bethune's life and her amazing achievements. The house was closed for a big renovation from 2006 to 2011. It reopened in April 2011.
Gallery
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National Historic Landmark plaque
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Commemorative plaque
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During renovations in March 2008
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In 2009
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In 2009
