TAVARES, Fla. — The Lake County Historical Society will honor a Central Florida trailblazer.
Watch: Statue honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona Beach
The society is set to unveil a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune.
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Bethune was the founder of Bethune-Cookman University and fought for African American women’s rights and education.
Read: Biopic on the life of B-CU founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in development
The new statue will go on display at the Lake County History Museum on West Main Street in Tavares.
Channel 9 will have a crew at the event and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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