Clara Barton National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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She was a remarkable person

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself.

Clara Barton

Angel of the Battlefield - Founder of the American Red Cross

Junior Ranger learns about building with plaster.

Junior Ranger Camps 2009

Junior Ranger Camps:

July 7-8, July 14-15, July 28-29

and August 4-5

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

History will come alive for children ages 9-12 during two-day camps with fun-filled learning activities related to Clara Barton’s life and the history of Glen Echo Park. Children will gain an understanding of the National Park Service mission and the national significance of both sites. Openings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Free. Please call 301-320-1410 for reservations.

Clara Barton's chair in the front parlor at Clara Barton National Historic Site.

Visit Clara Barton National Historic Site

Clara Barton National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The home served as the headquarters and warehouse for the organization. The house is shown by guided tour only. Tours start on the hour between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. There is no admission charge. The site is open daily but closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1. We have several Special Events during 2009, view the complete list.

Take the Virtual Tour.

Clara Barton National Historic Site is free every day, but this summer you can enjoy visiting over 100 other National Park Service sites for free during the fee free weekends on June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19 and August 15 and 16, 2009. Find out more...

Become a Clara Barton National Historic Site Junior Ranger

You may become a Clara Barton National Historic Site on-line Junior Ranger by completing one of the on-line activities in the Clara Barton Interactive Experience and mailing us a copy of your completed certificate with your return mailing address. We will mail you a Junior Ranger Award. Please tell us which activity level you completed.

Clara Barton National Historic Site is administered by the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

1916 to 2016 National Park Service Arrowhead graphic

Learn about the Future of the National Park Service

Centennial Initiative 2016.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.

Write to

Clara Barton NHS
5801 Oxford Road
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

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Phone

Main Phone number
(301) 320-1410

GWMP - Park Headquarters
(703) 289-2500

Climate

Glen Echo, Maryland is a suburb of Washington, D.C. Summers are usually humid and hot. Winters are usually above freezing but cold. Snowfalls do occur, but are usually not deep. Spring and fall brings beautiful sunny days as well as wind and rain. Clara Barton National Historic Site is not air-conditioned nor well heated. The house has a front porch, but there is no other weather shelter while waiting for tours.