Join the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University Alumni and the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development as we honor the unveiling of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's statue.
The founder of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will soon make history as the first Black person to have a state-commissioned statue in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. Only two statues represent each state. The 11-foot, 6,000 lbs. replica was sculpted out of the largest (and last) piece of statuary marble from Michelangelo's quarry in Italy.
ALL Events are FREE
*Some Events Require Reservations to Attend
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Time: 10:00am
Event: Worship Service and Dr. Bethune's 147th Birthday Service
Location: Asbury United Methodist Church
Address: 926 11th St. NW Washington, DC
The YouTube link for Sunday’s worship service is:
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Time: 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Event: Dr. Bethune's 147th Birthday Celebration at Lincoln Park
Location: Lincoln Park near the Bethune's Statue
Address: 11th & E Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Featured speakers Dr. Ida E. Jones & Master Sculptor, Nilda Comas.
Concert by the Chris Sylvester Quintet
Lincoln Park (intersection of East Capitol St. & 11th St., NE)
Rain Location: Lincoln Park United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event: Bethune Bus Tour
*Reservation Required - Email Reservation Requests to: BethuneNHS@nps.gov
Learn about Dr. Bethune's life and influence in Washington, DC on this ranger-led bus tour.
Tour Begins at the National Council of Negro Women's HQ at
633 Pennsylvania Ave., NW; Washington DC 20004
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Event: B-CUAA Chartering Ceremony *By Invitation Only
Location: AT&T Forum
Address: 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 2001
Sponsored by Bethune-Cookman University
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event: B-CU Unveiling Reception *By Invitation Only
Location: AT&T Forum
Address: 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 2001
Sponsored by Bethune-Cookman University
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 10:00am
Event: Dr. Bethune's Statue Unveiling "Watch Party" *By Invitation Only
Location: National Council of Negro Women's HQ
Address: 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: Dr. Bethune Symposium *Reservation Required | *Limited Seating
Location: Congressional Auditorium
Sponsored by the U.S. Capital Historical Society
Register At: Mary McLeod Bethune Symposium Tickets, Wed, Jul 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite7
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Open to the Public
Event: Daily Tour of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune House
Address: 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tours begin on the half-hour from 9:30 to 4 pm.
Limit 10 people per tour
First come, first served.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event: Wells Fargo Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Unveiling Celebration *Registration Required
Location: Library of Congress
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo
Register At: Wells Fargo Statue Unveiling Celebration
**When completing the registration, it will ask for "entity". Please enter "Bethune-Cookman Alumni".
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Open to the Public
Event: Daily Tour of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune House
Address: 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tours begin on the half-hour from 9:30 to 4 pm.
Limit 10 people per tour
First come, first served.
Friday, July 15, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Open to the Public
Event: Daily Tour of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune House
Address: 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tours begin on the half-hour from 9:30 to 4 pm.
Limit 10 people per tour
First come, first served.
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Open to the Public
Event: Daily Tour of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune House
Address: 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tours begin on the half-hour from 9:30 to 4 pm.
Limit 10 people per tour
First come, first served.