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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesMarylandGlen EchoClara Barton National Historic Site

Clara Barton National Historic Site

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Historic Site·Educational, Reflective, Quiet
Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Clara Barton National HIstoric Site
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Front Parlor, Clara Barton's favorite chair in front of flags.
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Main Hallway in Clara Barton's home.
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Red Cross windows in the third floor storage room.
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Clara Barton National Historic Site
Photo by from Nps
Clara Barton National HIstoric Site
Photo by from Nps
Front Parlor, Clara Barton's favorite chair in front of flags.
Photo by from Nps
Main Hallway in Clara Barton's home.
Photo by from Nps
Red Cross windows in the third floor storage room.
Photo by from Nps

The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, serves as a poignant tribute to one of America's most significant humanitarians. This unique structure was Barton's residence for 15 years and functioned as an early headquarters for the American Red Cross. The building is architecturally distinct, featuring large storage areas originally designed to house disaster relief supplies. Visitors can walk through the very rooms where Barton managed massive aid operations, gaining a personal perspective on her dedication. It is an essential stop for those looking to understand the roots of organized humanitarian aid in the United States and the enduring impact of Barton's global legacy.

The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, serves as a poignant tribute to one of America's most significant humanitarians. This unique structure was Barton's residence for 15 years and functioned as an early headquarters for the American Red Cross. The building is architecturally distinct, featuring large storage areas originally designed to house disaster relief supplies. Visitors can walk through the very rooms where Barton managed massive aid operations, gaining a personal perspective on her dedication. It is an essential stop for those looking to understand the roots of organized humanitarian aid in the United States and the enduring impact of Barton's global legacy.

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Address
5801 Oxford Road
Websitenps.gov
Phone3013201400

Highlights

  • Former home and office of Clara Barton

  • Architectural focus on historic disaster relief storage

  • Insight into the founding of the American Red Cross

  • Educational tours of the preserved residence

Before you go: Clara Barton National Historic Site essentials

  • Located in Glen Echo, Maryland, near the Potomac River.

  • Managed by the National Park Service.

  • Focuses on 19th-century humanitarian history.

Best For

History buffs and those interested in the origins of the American Red Cross.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$150 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Lovers

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Location

Glen Echo, Maryland, United States