Mary Bethune Home, Florida, United States
5.0 (149 reviews) Sunday: Spent Ranking #7 in Daytona Beach Historic Sites
Interesting, Educational Tour
TEMPORARILY CLOSED, the home of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is located on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, which she founded in 1904. Formerly known as "The Retreat," her home is now known as the Bethune Foundation and features precious pieces including her original library, furniture, photos and family heirlooms. Visitors who came during Dr. Bethune's time include Langston Hughes (Harlem Renaissance writer), Jackie Robinson (baseball legend) and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Come walk in the steps of the presidential advisor, international civil rights activist and college president!
Address
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3012
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Website
http://www.cookman.edu/mmbhome/index.html
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday :
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Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:13
User Ratings
5.0 based on (149 reviews)
Reviews
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5ep416 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2018
What a great, informative, emotional experience.
We had a lovely private tour from a well-informed docent. I knew so little about Mary McLeod Bethune but this tour helped me understand what an amazing and inspiring woman she was. I wish everyone would find their way to this beautiful house and learn about this life. The world would be a better place today if there were more Mary Bethunes in it...
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4Erin K 5:00 PM Mar 17, 2015
A rich historical house & life
Yes, it is not in the most desirable of neighborhoods but we didn't feel it was a deterrent to see and learn about the life of Mary Bethune and her amazing work and life. My 2nd grader had learned about her in class and felt it would be a privilege to visit her home. All our questions were patiently answered and we were given the opportunity to witness all original furniture and library. Lots of places don't have original furniture and have replacements with the understanding it is within that period. We loved seeing her personal effects, the famous people who had entered her home and were her personal friends. It is free, you can leave a small donation. My children and I were treated with respect for our visit. A quiet college town.
