Cognitive / Learning Disabilities

General Information

• The home is generally quiet unless a tour is being conducted. Visitors may go to the courtyard area or the street out front if it becomes too loud in the home.
• Occasionally, rangers will play audio clips from their mobile devices on the tour to enhance visitor’s education.
• Please visit Photos and Multimedia for videos that explore Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy.
• Explore Things To Do for upcoming programs and tours.

 

Flags of the United Nations

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

First Floor

• As visitors pass through the second set of double doors, they will encounter a passport stamp station to the left, along with a shelf of park brochures and pamphlets. Once visitors have entered the parlor, they will encounter momentums that help tell the story of Mary McLeod Bethune including a menorah, flags, posters, and more. Visitors are not permitted to touch any items within the parlor.

• In the dining room there is a large dining table with chairs and signage surrounding the table. Visitors are not permitted to touch any items in the dining room.

• Behind the dining room and to the left is the bookstore, which has items for sale. There is not much room to navigate around in the bookstore.

• Behind the dining room and to the right is the courtyard. The courtyard is not typically open to the public. If a ranger permits you to enter the courtyard, there is a table surrounded by chairs you may sit in.

 

Suitcases in the secretary's office

Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

Second Floor

Visitors are not permitted to touch anything in the rooms on the second floor except for the interactive activities. Each room has certain furniture to imitate the time period. In the bedroom and the President’s office, the furniture is guarded by stanchions. The Secretary’s office has an interactive activity and cases with artifacts. The doors to each room stay open.

 

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