Mary McLeod Bethune Home
The home of the renowned African American educator and founder of Bethune-Cookman University. It is now a National Historic Landmark.
In 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune started a school for Black girls in Daytona with just $1.50. It later grew into Bethune-Cookman University. She was also a core member of Roosevelt's “Black Cabinet.” The home stands on the university campus and preserves her furniture, photographs and letters. Her grave is nearby. Visits require advance booking of a guided tour, and the site is generally not open on weekends. It suits visitors interested in American civil rights history.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm (by appointment)
Nearby sights
- Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
- Halifax Historical Museum
- Jackie Robinson Ballpark
- Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
- Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Daytona Lagoon
- Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Main Street Pier
- Daytona Beach (Beach Driving)