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.

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Clara Barton National Historic Site Civil War Junior Ranger badge close-up.

NEW! "Traveling Clara Barton" - Junior Ranger Program

The 150^th Anniversary of the Civil War provides Americans with the opportunity to reflect on the importance of this pivotal period in our nation's history. Clara Barton played a vital role in the relief efforts during the Civil War. She distributed supplies and nursed the sick and wounded. In honor of her relief efforts, during the Civil War the Clara Barton National Historic Site developed a NEW Junior Ranger Program for kids -"Traveling Clara Barton."

Click here for the Traveling Clara Barton program page, download your Traveling Clara Barton document and worksheet, and learn more about Clara Barton's Civil War work.

Virtual Museum Exhibit

Take a closer look at some of Clara Barton's possessions and other objects which are part of the Clara Barton National Historic Site museum collection. High-quality photographs for approximately 270 objects along with fascinating tidbits of information for each item or from Clara Barton's life are included in this on-line museum collection. Learn more through the Virtual Museum Exhibit.

Become a Junior Ranger at Clara Barton NHS

Pick up a Junior Ranger Program book at the beginning of your tour, complete activities in the book during your site visit and earn a Junior Ranger Badge. Also, walk next door to Glen Echo Park, complete activities in the book and earn an additional badge.

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.

Are you collecting the National Park Service Civil War trading cards? We have six, as well as the commemorative backpack. Stop by and collect yours, while supplies last.

CIVIL WAR 150TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EXHIBIT:

Clara Barton and the Civil War -"From the Homefront to the Frontlines"

From her early efforts to secure supplies for Massachusetts soldiers who survived riots in Baltimore to her efforts to locate missing soldiers at Andersonville, the exhibit will showcase the legacy of the "Angel of the Battlefield." Artifacts in this exhibit will include objects from the Clara Barton National Historic Site museum collection and the collections of other institutions.

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

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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 bring beautiful sunny days, as well as wind and rain. Clara Barton National Historic Site is not air-conditioned nor heated. The house has a front porch, but there is no other shelter while waiting for tours.

During winter storms, or snow removal operations included with adjacent Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton National Historic Site may be closed to the public temporarily. Please call the site at 301-320-1410 before visiting.

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