Clara Barton National Historic Site

two and half story wooden frame house with double porch and stone corner posts.

side view of Clara Barton's house with Red Cross flag and American Flag.

Clara Barton National HIstoric Site

front parlor, two easy chairs, American Flag and Red Cross flag in corner behind one chair.

Front Parlor, Clara Barton's favorite chair in front of flags.

large potbelly stove in center hallway with open view to third floor

Main Hallway in Clara Barton's home.

Red Cross stained glass windows in room with stored furniture.

Red Cross windows in the third floor storage room.

Photos: National Park Service

About Clara Barton National Historic Site

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.

Quick Facts

State Maryland

Designation National Historic Site

State Code MD

Weather Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.

Location & Map

Clara Barton National Historic Site is located in Maryland.

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Operating Hours

The unfurnished first floor of the Clara Barton National Historic Site is open for public visitation Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00 pm. Closed Sun. Dec. 25 & Sun. Jan. 1

Wednesday Closed

Monday Closed

Thursday Closed

Sunday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Friday 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Saturday 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Museum Exhibits

Getting There

By Car: Capital Beltway (I-495), Maryland outer loop exit 40 Cabin John Parkway to Clara Barton Parkway; Virginia inner loop exit 41 Clara Barton Parkway East; follow Clara Barton Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard and Glen Echo exit, left onto MacArthur Boulevard, straight across traffic circle at Goldsboro Road, next left onto Oxford Road, end of street, parking lots on the left. By Metro: Red Line to Bethesda or Friendship Heights Station, transfer to Montgomery County Ride-On Bus # 29, Glen Echo stop.

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