Evening Open House Program

September 26, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Clara Barton National Historic Site celebrates the debut of "The National Parks – America’s Best Idea", a film by Ken Burns, as part of the annual Fall Lamplight Open House on Saturday, September 26, 2009, between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. View a sneak preview of the film and experience both the grandeur and solitude a visit to America's National Parks offer while you enjoy an evening visit to the first National Park Service site dedicated to the accomplishments of an American woman, Clara Barton. During the Open House, learn about one of America's Best Ideas, the Clara Barton National Historic Site. Through interpretation, original objects, and artifacts, visitors will hear compelling stories about Clara Barton and the history of her home, headquarters, and warehouse, including its current stewardship and educational opportunities as a unit of the National Park Service.

View a list of the 2009 Special Events.

Key Information

Clara Barton's Glen Echo, Maryland home was a place of service. It was her house, but she used it as headquarters, warehouse and living quarters for the American Red Cross. Everything about the place conveyed Clara Barton's sense of duty, commitment and dedication to serving others.

House shown by guided tour only.

Tours start on the hour: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Groups of ten people or more need reservations. Please call 301-320-1410 for more information or to schedule a reservation.

Open daily, all year - except closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1.

Free.